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... The time of Peter’s reign was also known to have been a period of celebration and gaiety for the Russian court. ... Aside from the festivities that took place during Peter’s time in power, a more serious side of the Petrine Court existed as well. ... In his work, Lindsay Hughes describes both facets, pleasurable and serious, of the Petrine court. ... In the year 1717, Peter expressed that he believed that his men should entertain, and throw parties, outside his court.
The members of the Petrine court seemed to have been enthralled by the people who were known for their acute features. ... Even though the jovial spirit of Peter’s time in power was present during the wedding service, it was an example of the more serious side of his court. ... Although Peter had unorthodox parties, and was many times lighthearted, he still included these traditionalist and serious elements in his court. ... He did this in order to urge his subjects to expand polite society beyond the court. ...
Lindsay Hughes gave an extremely thorough account of the Petrine Court in Russia in the Age of Peter the Great. ... By reading specific sections of the book, I was able to gain a clear understanding of the different sides of the Petrine court. ...
I enjoyed reading The Petrine Court by Lindsey Hughes mainly because I was given the opportunity to read four sections of my choice.
Approximate Word count = 1125
Approximate Pages = 4.5
(250 words per page double spaced)
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