Peter The Great: The Tyrant Reformer

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.