Publisher's Synopsis
The Courtships of Catherine the Great by Philip W. Sergeant is a historical account of the romantic life of Catherine II, Empress of Russia. The book explores Catherine's numerous relationships and affairs, including her infamous affair with Grigory Potemkin, a powerful military leader and statesman. Sergeant delves into the political and social implications of Catherine's romantic entanglements, as well as the impact they had on her reign as Empress. Drawing on a wealth of primary sources, including Catherine's own letters and memoirs, The Courtships of Catherine the Great provides a fascinating insight into the private life of one of history's most powerful women. The book is written in an engaging and accessible style, making it an excellent choice for both casual readers and scholars of Russian history.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.
