Publisher's Synopsis
""The Courtships of Catherine the Great"" by Philip W. Sergeant is a historical non-fiction book that focuses on the romantic relationships of Catherine the Great, the Empress of Russia from 1762 to 1796. This large print edition provides easy-to-read text for those with visual impairments.The book delves into Catherine's early life and how she came to power, as well as her numerous affairs and romances with various men, including Grigory Potemkin, Stanislaus Poniatowski, and Alexander Vasilchikov. The author also explores the political implications of these relationships and how they affected Catherine's reign.Sergeant's writing is engaging and informative, providing readers with a detailed look into the personal life of one of history's most powerful women. The book is well-researched and includes extensive notes and a bibliography for further reading.Overall, ""The Courtships of Catherine the Great"" is a fascinating read for anyone interested in Russian history, royal romances, or the life of Catherine the Great.(LARGE PRINT EDITION) An account of the Empress of Russia who expanded her vast country's borders south to the Black Sea and west into Europe while continuing the Westernization begun by Peter the Great. Catherine's love affairs with different officers and politicians were widely publicized, though much of what was published was not true. Nevertheless, most of her lovers were promoted to the highest ranks and some of them proved to be extremely talented people (for instance prince Patiomkin, a very prominent general and politician). Contents: Catherine's Girlhood; The Grand Duchess; The Revolution of 1762; The Orlof Ascendancy; Patiomkin and the Minor Favorites; The Crimean Journey; The Death of Patiomkin; The Last Years; and Catherine the Great. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.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.