Russia And Poland

By Giacomo Casanova

Book Overview

""Russia and Poland"" is a historical account written by Jacques Casanova, detailing his travels and observations of the two countries in the late 18th century. The book is divided into two parts - the first part focuses on Russia, where Casanova spent several years in the court of Catherine the Great. He provides a vivid portrayal of the opulent lifestyle of the Russian aristocracy, as well as their political and social customs. The second part of the book is dedicated to Poland, where Casanova also spent a significant amount of time. He describes the country's tumultuous political situation, the struggle for independence, and the unique cultural traditions of the Polish people. Throughout the book, Casanova's writing is characterized by his sharp wit and keen observations, making ""Russia and Poland"" a fascinating read for anyone interested in European history and culture.The empress, who was a woman of moderate height and yet of a majestic appearance, thoroughly understood the art of making herself loved. She was not beautiful, but yet she was sure of pleasing by her geniality and her wit, and also by that exquisite tact which made one forget the awfulness of the sovereign in the gentleness of the woman. A few days after, Count Partin told me that the empress had twice asked after me, and that this was a sure sign I had pleased her.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1162682760
• ISBN13: 9781162682761
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 118 Pages
• Weight: 0.48 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 7.5" x 9.3"