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The Story Of A Throne: Catherine II Of Russia (1895)

The Story Of A Throne: Catherine II Of Russia (1895)

Waliszewski, Kazimierz

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ISBN10: 110466657X
ISBN13: 9781104666576
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Jun 13 2009
Pages: 450
Weight: 1.32
Height: 0.91 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Story Of A Throne: Catherine II Of Russia is a historical biography written by Kazimierz Waliszewski in 1895. The book details the life and reign of Catherine II, also known as Catherine the Great, who ruled Russia from 1762 until her death in 1796. The book delves into Catherine's early life as a German princess, her marriage to Peter III of Russia, and her eventual rise to power through a coup d'�����tat. It also explores her accomplishments as a ruler, including her efforts to modernize Russia, expand its territory, and promote the arts and education. Waliszewski also provides insight into Catherine's personal life, including her relationships with her lovers and her son, Paul I. The book also examines the challenges Catherine faced during her reign, such as the Pugachev Rebellion and the partition of Poland. Overall, The Story Of A Throne: Catherine II Of Russia offers a comprehensive and engaging portrait of one of the most powerful and influential women in history.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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