Memoirs of the Countess Potocka

By Casimir Stryienski, Anna Potocka, Anna Potocka (hrabina)

Book Overview

Memoirs of the Countess Potocka is a book written by Casimir Stryienski. The book is a collection of memoirs of the Countess Potocka, a prominent figure in Polish society in the 19th century. The Countess was known for her beauty, intelligence, and charm, and was a close friend of many famous artists and writers of her time, including Chopin, Liszt, and Balzac. The memoirs cover a wide range of topics, including the Countess's childhood, her marriage, her relationships with various artists and writers, and her experiences during the political upheavals of the time. The book also provides a fascinating glimpse into the social and cultural life of Poland in the 19th century, as well as the lives of the aristocracy and the intellectual elite. The memoirs are beautifully written and offer a unique perspective on a fascinating period in history.1901. This volume is considered as an example of the female Napoleonic Age memoirs. Contents include Part I. Young Memories: The Castle of Bialystok; The Emigrants and Louis XVIII; The Astrologer; Marriage to Count Alexander Potocki; Lancut and Pulawy; Mysteries; The Emperor Alexander at Willanow. Part II. The French at Warsaw: The Vanguard; Napoleon's Entry into Warsaw; First Hostilities; Gallantries; The Emperor's Game of Whist; Eylau; Tilsit; Marshal Davout. Part III. Journey to France; Preliminaries of Marie-Louise's Marriage; M. de Narbonne; Ceremonial Entry into Paris; The Court; The Festivities; Society; Round About Paris; Malmaison-The Avowal; The Dinner at Saint-Cloud. Part IV. The Grand Duchy of Warsaw: Bignon; Preliminaries to the Russian Campaign; De Pradt; The Retreat; Death of Prince Poniatowski. Part V. The Russians at Warsaw: Kosciuszko and Alexander; The Congress of Vienna; The Emperor Alexander at Warsaw; and Marriage of the Grand Duke Constantine.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: 1162634251
• ISBN13: 9781162634258
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 374 Pages
• Weight: 1.41 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 7.5" x 9.3"