Russia had 17.5 million people by 1721, with 5.5 million peasants. Empire covered 4.6 million square miles with St. Petersburg as capital. Russia gained Baltic territories but lost Black Sea and Zaporozhye
Published in German in 1924, widely considered influential twentieth-century German literature. Started as shorter narrative inspired by Mann's wife's sanatorium visit in 1912. World War I interrupted writing process, Mann initially supported German Empire
Marley was once conquered by Eldia 2,000 years ago. Great Titan War ended with Marley gaining control of mainland except Paradis. Tybur family secretly controlled Marley, Willy Tybur was de-facto ruler. Marley used Titans to conquer territories and maintain global power
Feyre was the youngest child of wealthy merchant family. Her mother died when she was eight, leaving her to care for family. She became sole breadwinner after father's business failure. Developed interest in painting and hunting from early age
Anna Pávlovna Schérer, maid of honor, visits Prince Vasíli Kurágin in July 1805. She is suffering from a cough and is expecting a reception between 7-10. Prince Vasíli is dressed in court uniform and serene expression
Kingdom of Ilya is divided between magical Elites and powerless Ordinaries. Plague gifted supernatural powers to survivors, but not all gained them. Ordinaries are hunted to prevent contamination of Elite society