A Girl Who Would Be Queen: The Story And The Diary Of The Young Countess Krasinska

By Eric P. Kelly and Clara Hoffmanowa

Book Overview

""A Girl Who Would Be Queen: The Story And The Diary Of The Young Countess Krasinska"" is a historical non-fiction book written by Eric P. Kelly. The book tells the story of the young Countess Krasinska, a Polish noblewoman who lived in the 18th century. The book is based on the diary that the young Countess kept during her teenage years. The book begins with a brief introduction to the political and social context of Poland in the 18th century. It then goes on to tell the story of the young Countess Krasinska, who was born into a wealthy and influential family. Despite her privileged upbringing, the Countess had a difficult childhood, marked by the death of her mother and the neglect of her father. As a teenager, the Countess became infatuated with the young King of Poland, Stanislaw August Poniatowski. She dreamed of becoming his queen and worked tirelessly to gain his attention and affection. The book follows her journey as she navigates the complex world of Polish politics and court intrigue, all while trying to win the heart of the King. The book is based on the diary that the young Countess kept during this time. The diary provides a fascinating glimpse into the life of a young noblewoman in 18th century Poland, and the struggles she faced as she tried to achieve her dreams. The book also includes historical context and background information, providing readers with a deeper understanding of the world in which the Countess lived. Overall, ""A Girl Who Would Be Queen: The Story And The Diary Of The Young Countess Krasinska"" is a captivating and informative book that will appeal to anyone interested in history, politics, or the lives of women in the past.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: 1432559710
• ISBN13: 9781432559717
• Release Date: March 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 200 Pages
• Weight: 0.66 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"