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Author : Evgeniĭ Viktorovich Anisimov
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 304 pages
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Download or read book Empress Elizabeth written by Evgeniĭ Viktorovich Anisimov and published by . This book was released on 1995 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Robert Nisbet Bain
Publisher : Westminster A. Constable 1899.
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 370 pages
Book Rating : 4.A/5 ( download)
Download or read book The Daughter of Peter the Great written by Robert Nisbet Bain and published by Westminster A. Constable 1899.. This book was released on 1899 with total page 370 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Tamara Talbot Rice
Publisher :
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Total Pages : 288 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)
Download or read book Elizabeth, Empress of Russia written by Tamara Talbot Rice and published by . This book was released on 1970 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Born in 1709, the illegitimate daughter of Peter the Great and a woman of Livonian yeoman stock, Elizabeth was the only one of the Tsar's many children to survive to maturity. She lived through the reigns of four monarchs after her father's death, before seizing the throne in 1741 at the age of thirty-two. Faced with governing a country made unstable by frequent changes of ruler and caught up in a web of international politics, she evolved a policy that set Russia on the road to becoming a major Western power.--From book jacket.
Author : Catherine the Great
Publisher : Modern Library
ISBN 13 : 0307432432
Total Pages : 362 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (74 download)
Download or read book The Memoirs of Catherine the Great written by Catherine the Great and published by Modern Library. This book was released on 2007-12-18 with total page 362 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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 : Robert Nisbet Bain
Publisher : Theclassics.Us
ISBN 13 : 9781230388229
Total Pages : 104 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (882 download)
Download or read book The Daughter of Peter the Great; a History of Russian Diplomacy, and of the Russian Court Under the Empress Elizabeth Petrovna, 1741-1762 written by Robert Nisbet Bain and published by Theclassics.Us. This book was released on 2013-09 with total page 104 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1899 edition. Excerpt: ... CHAPTER V. THE TRIUMPH OF BESTUZHEV. 1744--1748. Carl Peter Ulric--His early career--Arrival in Russia--Made Grand Duke and heir to the throne--Arrival of the Princesses of Zerbst--Serious illness of the bride elect--Sophia Augusta becomes Catherine Aleksyevna--The betrothal--The wedding--European Politics--Frederick's dread of Russia--His intrigues against Restuzhev--Beginning of the Second Silesian War--La Chetardie expelled from Russia--* Bestuzhev made Grand Chancellor--Reconciliation of Austria and Russia--Reverses of Frederick II--Frederick declares war against . Saxony--Warning protest of Elizabeth--End of the Second Silesian War--Expulsion of "Madame Zerbst" from Russia--Quarrel between Bestuzhev and Vorontsov--Dismissal of Mardefeld--Death of Anne Leopoldovna--Negotiations with England--The Ajaglo-Russian Alliance--March of the Russian troops to the Rhine--Signal triumph and commanding position of the Grand Chancellor--Disgrace of Lestocq. In transferring the court, for a time, from the marshes of St. Petersburg to the groves of Moscow, Elizabeth was chiefly preoccupied with the thought of securing the imperial succession by marrying her nephew, the youthful Grand Duke Peter, as soon as possible to a suitable Princess. The young gentleman in question, the only son of Elizabeth's elder sister, Anne, Duchess of Holstein, was born at Kiel, on January 29th, 1/ DEGREES8, and christened Carl Peter Ulric. His mother died a week after his birth, and, for the first twelve years of his life, the unfortunate had, who was at best a poor creature physically and mentally, seems to have been abandoned to the tender mercies of ignorant and brutal tutors and guardians. 1 No doubt, like most semi-idiots, he was naturally obstinate and intractable; yet...
Author : R. Nisbet Bain
Publisher :
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Total Pages : pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (456 download)
Download or read book The Daughter of Peter the Great. A History of Russian Diplomacy and of the Russian Court Under the Empress Elizabeth Petrovna (1741-1762), by R. Nisbet Bain,... written by R. Nisbet Bain and published by . This book was released on 1899 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Robert Nisbet Bain
Publisher : Nabu Press
ISBN 13 : 9781294629313
Total Pages : 372 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (293 download)
Download or read book The Daughter of Peter the Great written by Robert Nisbet Bain and published by Nabu Press. This book was released on 2014-02-19 with total page 372 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book.
Author : Robert Nisbet Bain
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Total Pages : pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (846 download)
Download or read book The Daughter of Peter the Great written by Robert Nisbet Bain and published by . This book was released on 1899 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : R Nisbet 1854-1909 Bain
Publisher : Andesite Press
ISBN 13 : 9781298824943
Total Pages : 364 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (249 download)
Download or read book The Daughter of Peter the Great; A History of Russian Diplomacy and of the Russian Court Under the Empress Elizabeth Petrovna, 1741-1762 written by R Nisbet 1854-1909 Bain and published by Andesite Press. This book was released on 2015-08-12 with total page 364 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Author : Carolly Erickson
Publisher : Macmillan
ISBN 13 : 9780312135034
Total Pages : 412 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (35 download)
Download or read book Great Catherine written by Carolly Erickson and published by Macmillan. This book was released on 1995-08-15 with total page 412 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Princess Sophia of Anhalt-Zerbst became Empress Catherine II of Russia, an indomitable, feisty ruler who was very complex and became an infamous historical figure.
Author : William Tooke
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Total Pages : 558 pages
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Download or read book The Life of Catharine II, Empress of Russia ... written by William Tooke and published by . This book was released on 1800 with total page 558 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Michael John Sullivan
Publisher : Random House (NY)
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Total Pages : 520 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)
Download or read book A Fatal Passion written by Michael John Sullivan and published by Random House (NY). This book was released on 1997 with total page 520 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Chronicling the years from 1876 to 1939, "A Fatal Passion" tells the compelling story of Grand Duchess Victoria Melita, granddaughter of Queen Victoria and Emperor Alexander of Russia, and the tragic aftermath of the Russian Revolution. of photos.
Author : Robert K. Massie
Publisher : Random House
ISBN 13 : 158836044X
Total Pages : 673 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (883 download)
Download or read book Catherine the Great: Portrait of a Woman written by Robert K. Massie and published by Random House. This book was released on 2011-11-08 with total page 673 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “[A] tale of power, perseverance and passion . . . a great story in the hands of a master storyteller.”—The Wall Street Journal The Pulitzer Prize–winning author of Peter the Great, Nicholas and Alexandra, and The Romanovs returns with another masterpiece of narrative biography, the extraordinary story of an obscure German princess who became one of the most remarkable, powerful, and captivating women in history. Born into a minor noble family, Catherine transformed herself into empress of Russia by sheer determination. For thirty-four years, the government, foreign policy, cultural development, and welfare of the Russian people were in her hands. She dealt with domestic rebellion, foreign wars, and the tidal wave of political change and violence churned up by the French Revolution. Catherine’s family, friends, ministers, generals, lovers, and enemies—all are here, vividly brought to life. History offers few stories richer than that of Catherine the Great. In this book, an eternally fascinating woman is returned to life. “[A] compelling portrait not just of a Russian titan, but also of a flesh-and-blood woman.”—Newsweek “An absorbing, satisfying biography.”—Los Angeles Times “Juicy and suspenseful.”—The New York Times Book Review “A great life, indeed, and irresistibly told.”—Salon NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY The New York Times • The Washington Post • USA Today • The Boston Globe • San Francisco Chronicle • Chicago Tribune • Newsweek/The Daily Beast • Salon • Vogue • St. Louis Post-Dispatch • The Providence Journal • Washington Examiner • South Florida Sun-Sentinel • BookPage • Bookreporter • Publishers Weekly BONUS: This edition contains a Catherine the Great reader's guide.
Author : S. Jansen
Publisher : Springer
ISBN 13 : 0230602118
Total Pages : 311 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (36 download)
Download or read book The Monstrous Regiment of Women written by S. Jansen and published by Springer. This book was released on 2002-10-17 with total page 311 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In The Monstrous Regiment of Women , Sharon Jansen explores the case for and against female rule by examining the arguments made by theorists from Sir John Fortescue (1461) through Bishop Bossuet (1680) interweaving their arguments with references to the most well-known early modern queens. The 'story' of early modern European political history looks very different if, instead of focusing on kings and their sons, we see successive generations of powerful women and the shifting political alliances of the period from a very different, and revealing, perspective.
Author : Sergeĭ Mikhaĭlovich Solovʹev
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Total Pages : pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (75 download)
Download or read book History of Russia: Empress Elizabeth reign, 1745-1748 written by Sergeĭ Mikhaĭlovich Solovʹev and published by . This book was released on 1976 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Sergeĭ Mikhaĭlovich Solovʹev
Publisher :
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Total Pages : 0 pages
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Download or read book History of Russia: Empress Elizabeth's reign: 1745-1748 written by Sergeĭ Mikhaĭlovich Solovʹev and published by . This book was released on 1976 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Donald J. Raleigh
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1317457196
Total Pages : 433 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (174 download)
Download or read book The Emperors and Empresses of Russia written by Donald J. Raleigh and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2015-02-24 with total page 433 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Since glasnost began, Russia's most eminent historians have taken advantage of new archival access and the end of censorship and conformity to reassess and reinterpret their history. Through this process they are linking up with Russia's great historiographic tradition while producing work that is fresh and modern. In "The Emperors and Empresses of Russia", renowned Russian historians tell the story of the Romanovs as complex individual personalities and as key institutional actors in Russian history, from the empire builder Peter I to the last tsar, Nicholas II. These portraits are contributions to the writing of history, partaking neither of wooden ideologisation nor of naive romanticisation.
