Peter The Great's Reform

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Peter the Great is one of the historical heroes for Russia. He is best known for modernized Russia and led to the Westernization of Russia (orient Russia toward Europe). Even though, one of Peter’s reform was his change in the rule of succession, but it wasn't the most affecting. Peter was determined to reform the military of Russia is the most impactful because it led to the “birth of Empire” (Cracraft 88-99). Before Peter came along, the Russia’s military was mostly consist of villagers, led by the village elders into battle to protect the country. During his reign, one major target of reform was military. Peter ordered a military recruitment in 1705 (Cracraft 82). According to Cracraft, “the creation of modern army and the construction

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