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starring: Peter the Great See Larger Image List Price: $24.95 Our Price: $14.49 You Save: $10.46 (42%) Prices subject to change. Used Price: $3.97 Third Party New Price: $3.97 Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours This item ships for FREE with Super Saver Shipping. Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1 Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated) Binding: DVD EAN: 9780767084963 Format: Closed-captioned, Color, DVD-Video, NTSC ISBN: 0767084969 Label: A&E Home Video Manufacturer: A&E Home Video Number Of Items: 1 Publisher: A&E Home Video Region Code: 1 Release Date: December 27, 2005 Running Time: 50 minutes Sales Rank: 23511 Studio: A&E Home Video Theatrical Release Date: 2005 Related Items: Russia - Land of the Tsars Biography - Vladimir Lenin: Voice of Revolution Biography - Rasputin: The Mad Monk Catherine the Great The French Revolution (History Channel) see more Editorial Review: Description: Towering over his people, he was a physical giant determined to shatter tradition and force his nation into the modern world. By the time Peter the Great was finished building cities and conquering nations, Russia had become a full-fledged empire. BIOGRAPHY® traces the story of this strange and enigmatic figure, from his childhood war games to the creation of one of the world's most beautiful cities. Peter established a navy, westernized the army, and brought science, culture, and medicine to Russia-yet he was also a ruthless and brutal leader, known for torturing and executing his own son. Learn of his bizarre interests-including dentistry and an 'All Drinking Senate'-and witness Russia's vast expansion. Myriad interviews, extensive location footage, and period excerpts and art illuminate the world of PETER THE GREAT, the czar who forged an empire. DVD Features: Interactive Menus; Scene Selection Customer Reviews Average Rating: Rating: - Peter the Great in duplicate! I agree with other reviews that Peter was an exceptional man and that the historical contents of the DVD has its merits. What potential customers need to be aware of is that this DVD is a copy of a chapter in volume II ofRussia - Land of the Tsars. It is unfortunate that Net Video is trying to increase its sales by serving the same dish under different names; but it is even more unfortunate that Amazon recommends that we buy both DVD! You have been warned, just buy one but not both. Rating: - Peter the Great and the origins of modern Russia Russia has seen many fascinating rulers over the centuries, and perhaps foremost among the list of Russian czars is Peter the Great. Coming to power at the end of the 17th century, Peter instituted sweeping social changes in the land and carved out the first true Russian empire. His influence was vast and far-reaching, but his is still a mixed legacy, as the good he did is offset to some degree by the violence unleashed by his tyrannical ruling style. Russia had never seen anyone like ... Read More Browse for similar items by category: Documentary - Genres - DVD - Video - General Documentary - Genres - DVD - Video - Biography History - Documentary - Genres - DVD - Video - World History & Culture Social Studies - Educational - Genres - DVD - Video - History A&E Home Video - Television - Genres - DVD - Video - All A&E Titles