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Anecdotes Hitherto Unpublished of the Private Life of Peter the Great

Anecdotes Hitherto Unpublished of the Private Life of Peter the Great

D'Escherny, Francois-Louis Comte

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ISBN10: 1162636262
ISBN13: 9781162636269
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 176
Weight: 0.54
Height: 0.38 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Anecdotes Hitherto Unpublished of the Private Life of Peter the Great is a historical book written by Francois-Louis Comte d'Escherny. The book is a collection of personal stories and accounts of the private life of Peter the Great, the Tsar of Russia from 1682 to 1725. The anecdotes included in the book provide a unique and intimate insight into the character, habits, and quirks of Peter the Great, shedding light on his personal life beyond the historical accounts of his military and political achievements. The book is a valuable resource for historians, scholars, and anyone interested in the life and times of one of Russia's most prominent historical figures. The author, d'Escherny, was a French diplomat who spent several years in Russia during the reign of Peter the Great, and his personal experiences and observations add depth and richness to the anecdotes he shares. Overall, Anecdotes Hitherto Unpublished of the Private Life of Peter the Great is an engaging and informative read that offers a fascinating glimpse into the private life of one of history's most intriguing figures.1813. The following Anecdotes are given on the authority of Monsieur Stehling, who, in 1784, was a member of the Council of State to the Empress Catherine, and who had collected them from ocular or auricular witnesses, contemporaries of Peter the First, and had carefully subjoined at the bottom of each anecdote the name of the person from whom it had been derived, and who had guaranteed its authenticity. Monsieur Stehling's manuscript having been perused by d'Escherny were then committed to writing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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