The Private Letters Of Princess Lieven To Prince Metternich: 1820-1826
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Edition: First Edition
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Book: Poor
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A rich work of historical correspondence and political biography, this meticulously edited collection presents the intimate letters exchanged between Princess Dorothea Lieven, the formidable Russian ambassadress in London, and Prince Klemens von Metternich, the architect of post-Napoleonic European order, spanning the turbulent years of 1820 to 1826. The letters uncover a clandestine love affair conducted against the grand backdrop of the Congress system, revealing how two of the era's most influential figures wielded personal intimacy as an instrument of diplomatic intelligence. With sharp wit and aristocratic candor, Princess Lieven chronicles the social and political intrigues of London and European court life, offering an unparalleled insider's view of the great powers navigating revolution, reaction, and dynastic ambition. Editor Peter Quennell provides authoritative context that illuminates the significance of each correspondence, situating the letters within the broader sweep of Restoration Europe. The result is a document of extraordinary historical value — at once a love story, a political dispatch, and a portrait of an age defined by elegance, calculation, and power.
Author: Peter Quennell
Format: Hardback
Published: 1937, John Murray
Genre: European history
Edition: First Edition
Condition remarks:
Book: Poor
Jacket: N/A
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
A rich work of historical correspondence and political biography, this meticulously edited collection presents the intimate letters exchanged between Princess Dorothea Lieven, the formidable Russian ambassadress in London, and Prince Klemens von Metternich, the architect of post-Napoleonic European order, spanning the turbulent years of 1820 to 1826. The letters uncover a clandestine love affair conducted against the grand backdrop of the Congress system, revealing how two of the era's most influential figures wielded personal intimacy as an instrument of diplomatic intelligence. With sharp wit and aristocratic candor, Princess Lieven chronicles the social and political intrigues of London and European court life, offering an unparalleled insider's view of the great powers navigating revolution, reaction, and dynastic ambition. Editor Peter Quennell provides authoritative context that illuminates the significance of each correspondence, situating the letters within the broader sweep of Restoration Europe. The result is a document of extraordinary historical value — at once a love story, a political dispatch, and a portrait of an age defined by elegance, calculation, and power.