The Story of a Throne (Catherine II. of Russia)
Author | : Kazimierz Waliszewski |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 306 |
Release | : 1895 |
Genre | : Emperors |
ISBN | : |
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Author | : Kazimierz Waliszewski |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 306 |
Release | : 1895 |
Genre | : Emperors |
ISBN | : |
Author | : Kazimierz Waliszewski |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 435 |
Release | : 19?? |
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Author | : Kazimierz Waliszewski |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 450 |
Release | : 2009-06 |
Genre | : Literary Collections |
ISBN | : 9781104666576 |
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Author | : Kazimierz Waliszewski |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 435 |
Release | : 1895 |
Genre | : Russia |
ISBN | : |
Author | : Kazimierr Waliszewski |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 435 |
Release | : 1895* |
Genre | : Russia |
ISBN | : |
Author | : |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 435 |
Release | : 1896 |
Genre | : Russia |
ISBN | : |
Author | : John T. Alexander |
Publisher | : Oxford University Press |
Total Pages | : 457 |
Release | : 1989-11-09 |
Genre | : Biography & Autobiography |
ISBN | : 0195061624 |
Examines all aspects of Catherine the Great's life and career, focusing on her role as mother, lover, and ruler during her reign as Empress of Russia from 1762 to 1796.
Author | : Catherine the Great |
Publisher | : Modern Library |
Total Pages | : 362 |
Release | : 2006-06-13 |
Genre | : Biography & Autobiography |
ISBN | : 0812969871 |
Empress Catherine II brought Europe to Russia, and Russia to Europe, during her long and eventful reign (1762—96). She fostered the culture of the Enlightenment and greatly expanded the immense empire created by Czar Ivan the Terrible, shifting the balance of power in Europe eastward. Famous for her will to power and for her dozen lovers, Catherine was also a prolific and gifted writer. Fluent in French, Russian, and German, Catherine published political theory, journalism, comedies, operas, and history, while writing thousands of letters as she corresponded with Voltaire and other public figures. The Memoirs of Catherine the Great provides an unparalleled window into eighteenth-century Russia and the mind of an absolute ruler. With insight, humor, and candor, Catherine presents her eyewitness account of history, from her whirlwind entry into the Russian court in 1744 at age fourteen as the intended bride of Empress Elizabeth I’s nephew, the eccentric drunkard and future Peter III, to her unhappy marriage; from her two children, several miscarriages, and her and Peter’s numerous affairs to the political maneuvering that enabled Catherine to seize the throne from him in 1762. Catherine’s eye for telling details makes for compelling reading as she describes the dramatic fall and rise of her political fortunes. This definitive new translation from the French is scrupulously faithful to her words and is the first for which translators have consulted original manuscripts written in Catherine’s own hand. It is an indispensable work for anyone interested in Catherine the Great, Russian history, or the eighteenth century.
Author | : Catherine Catherine II |
Publisher | : CreateSpace |
Total Pages | : 132 |
Release | : 2014-08-23 |
Genre | : |
ISBN | : 9781500909765 |
These are the memoirs written by one of the most famous women rulers in history, Russian Empress Catherine the Great. She has long been remembered not only as one of the most powerful women of her time but also one of the most powerful and capable rulers in all of Europe. And her path to the throne was just as remarkable as her reign. In a story that sounds like it could have been a precursor to Cinderella, Catherine the Great was born into a family of minor nobility, but she managed to forge her own destiny through her own cunning use of diplomacy and intrigue, gradually gaining allies and power. By 1762, she confident enough to conspire against her own husband, Peter III, whose reign as Tsar lasted just six months before his arrest at the hands of his wife. Upon his arrest and death, Catherine took power as the regent for their son, Grand Duke Paul. Despite the strong-arm tactics, Catherine came to power in the midst of the Enlightenment, which was flourishing in France and Britain, and she would rule as an Enlightened ruler. A known correspondent of Voltaire's, Catherine sought to modernize Russia and turn it into a force in its own right, creating a rich and cultured court at the same time. Over the course of nearly 35 years in power, Catherine ushered in the Russian Enlightenment and presided over a period of time known as the Golden Age of the Russian Empire. Given her length of reign, forceful character, and lasting legacy, it was inevitable that legends about Catherine the Great would also pop up in the wake of her death. To an extent, certain legends have overshadowed her actual accomplishments, even as they continue to be circulated.
Author | : Empress of Russia Catherine Ii |
Publisher | : DigiCat |
Total Pages | : 241 |
Release | : 2022-06-02 |
Genre | : History |
ISBN | : |
Empress of Russia Catherine II in the book "Memoirs of Empress Catherine II" describes events that are noteworthy from the time of her birth throughout her life. This book is rich in wisdom and knowledge of the royal family, the state of the country, and other wonderful memories. A historic book to read today and by generations to come.