1. Absolutism in E. Euro (1600-1740): Rise of “RAP” (Russia)

2. Historical Background

3. Ivan III (“Ivan the Great”) (1442-1505)

4. Ivan IV (“Ivan the Terrible”) (r. 1533-1584)

5. Ivan IV (“Ivan the Terrible”) (r. 1533-1584)

6. Romanov dynasty

7. Peter the Great (r. 1682-1725)

8. Peter the Great (r. 1682-1725)

9. Great Northern War (1700-1721)

10. Government of Peter the Great

11. St. Petersburg