Includes bibliographical references (p. 187-188) and index.
Introduction: reconstruction under the Romanovs: Michael, 1613-1645 -- New foundations: from Alexis to the Regent Sophie, 1645-1689 -- The new structure: Peter the Great, 1689-1725 -- Renovation and extension: Anna, Elizabeth and others, 1725-1761 --Enlightened completion: Peter III and Catherine the Great, 1761-1796 -- Improvement or deterioration? Paul (1796-1801) and sons.