European Civilization, 1648-1945

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European Civilization, 1648-1945 (HIST 202)Peter the Greats historical significance stems not only from his military ambitions and the great expansion of the Russian Empire under his supervision, but also from his efforts to introduce secular, Western customs and ideas into Russian culture. Despite his notorious personal brutality, Peters enthusiasm for science and modern intellectual concerns made an indelible mark both on Russias relationship to the West and on its internal politics. The struggle under Peters reign between Westernizers and Slavophiles, or those who resist foreign influences, can be seen at work in Russia up to the present day.0000 - Chapter 1. Peter the Great and the Territorial Expansion of Russia0737 - Chapter 2. Russia as a European Power The Influence of the West on the Russian State 1447 - Chapter 3. The Peculiarities of Peter the Great The Peasant Czar2737 - Chapter 4. A New Culture Divergences from the Russian Orthodox Religious Tradition 3240 - Chapter 5. The Boyars Junior Partners in Russian Absolutism 3729 - Chapter 6. Peter the Great The Ambivalent Child of European Rationalism Complete course materials are available at the Open Yale Courses website httpopen.yale.educoursesThis course was recorded in Fall 2008.