The Romance Of An Empress - Kazimierz Waliszewski - Bog

The Romance of an Empress: Catherine II of Russia (1894) is a biography of Catherine II, the Empress of Russia, written by Polish historian and writer Kazimierz Waliszewski. The book provides a detailed account of Catherine's life, from her early years as a German princess to her rise to power as the ruler of Russia. It also delves into her personal life, including her relationships with various lovers and her tumultuous marriage to Peter III. The book explores Catherine's reign, including her reforms, military conquests, and cultural achievements. The author also examines the political and social context of Catherine's time, including the Enlightenment and the French Revolution. The Romance of an Empress is a comprehensive and engaging biography of one of the most powerful women in history.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.