Catherine The Great
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition: Good to fair. Jacket: No dust jacket. Page Condition: Good - possible tanning. Markings: possible previous owner inscription.
Catherine the Great by Zoé Oldenbourg is a sweeping historical biography that chronicles the extraordinary life of one of history's most formidable rulers, Catherine II of Russia. Originally written in French and translated into English by Anne Carter, the work presents a richly detailed portrait of the German-born princess who seized the Russian throne and transformed it into a powerful imperial force. Oldenbourg illustrates how Catherine navigated the treacherous politics of the 18th-century Russian court, forging alliances, crushing rivals, and presiding over a period of remarkable cultural and territorial expansion. With a preface by Arthur Calder-Marshall, the biography balances scholarly rigour with vivid narrative, making it as compelling for general readers as it is informative for students of European history. It stands as an authoritative account of a woman whose ambition, intellect, and political acumen reshaped an empire.
Author: Zoé Oldenbourg
Format: Hardback
Genre: Biography
Condition remarks:
Condition: Good to fair. Jacket: No dust jacket. Page Condition: Good - possible tanning. Markings: possible previous owner inscription.
Catherine the Great by Zoé Oldenbourg is a sweeping historical biography that chronicles the extraordinary life of one of history's most formidable rulers, Catherine II of Russia. Originally written in French and translated into English by Anne Carter, the work presents a richly detailed portrait of the German-born princess who seized the Russian throne and transformed it into a powerful imperial force. Oldenbourg illustrates how Catherine navigated the treacherous politics of the 18th-century Russian court, forging alliances, crushing rivals, and presiding over a period of remarkable cultural and territorial expansion. With a preface by Arthur Calder-Marshall, the biography balances scholarly rigour with vivid narrative, making it as compelling for general readers as it is informative for students of European history. It stands as an authoritative account of a woman whose ambition, intellect, and political acumen reshaped an empire.