Selected Letters

by Catherine II Romanov

Catherine the Great's letters present a vivid picture of Russia in a momentous age. They also offer a unique account of her personal development and intimate life, her strategic acumen as a diplomat and military commander, and her political skills at the Russian court and in handling foreign monarchs. Born a German princess, Catherine married into the Russian royal family and came to the throne after a coup. As absolute ruler for 34 years she presided...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0198736460
• ISBN13: 9780198736462
• Release Date: October 2018
• Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
• Length: 480 Pages
• Weight: 0.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 5.0" x 7.7"