Peter The Great

Peter the great was a visionary in many ways. At the time of his rule russia was at a time of struggle they were behind the slow curve if you will. Yet, Peter was curious as to what technologies there were in the Western Europe Area. Peter was also a bit insecure about being the Czar in my eyes. When someone revolted he would have over 1000 rebels tortured and executed. To me that is him having the use of force to keep the people at bay. Then leaving their corpses outside of the palace walls. Was all that truly necessary for him to keep the contentment with his people. He was too m…