St. Petersburg
George, Arthur![St. Petersburg](https://support.digitalhusky.com/media/annotations/sorted/228/22809944/CHSBZCOP0322809944.jpg)
St Petersburg was commanded into existence by Peter the Great, and its inherent artifice has made it one of the world's most storied cities. This award-winning narrative history chronicles what is perhaps the greatest story of any modern city anywhere, from its foundation in a swampy war zone in 1703 to its role in overthrowing Soviet power.