Memoirs Of The Countess Cosel (1902)

By Józef Ignacy Kraszewski

Book Overview

Memoirs of the Countess Cosel is a book written by Joseph J. Kraszewski and published in 1902. The book is a historical account of the life of Anna Constantia von Brockdorff, also known as Countess Cosel. Countess Cosel was the mistress of Augustus II the Strong, the Elector of Saxony and King of Poland in the 18th century. The book is based on the memoirs of Countess Cosel, which were discovered after her death. The memoirs provide a fascinating insight into the life of a powerful and influential woman in a time when women had little power. The book covers Countess Cosel's rise to power, her relationship with Augustus II, her fall from grace, and her eventual imprisonment in a fortress. The book is a gripping tale of love, power, and betrayal set in the backdrop of the European political landscape of the 18th century.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: 1166188353
• ISBN13: 9781166188351
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 348 Pages
• Weight: 1.03 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"