Courtships of Catherine the Great

By Philip Walsingham Sergeant

Book Overview

The Courtships of Catherine the Great by Philip W. Sergeant is a historical non-fiction book that explores the romantic relationships of one of the most powerful and influential female rulers in history, Catherine the Great. The book delves into the personal life of Catherine, who ruled the Russian Empire from 1762 to 1796, and sheds light on her various courtships, affairs, and marriages. Sergeant takes readers on a journey through Catherine's life, from her early days as a young princess in Germany to her rise to power in Russia. The book examines Catherine's relationships with several key figures, including her first husband, Peter III, her lover and adviser, Grigory Potemkin, and her second husband, Peter's cousin, Prince Potemkin. Throughout the book, Sergeant provides a detailed account of Catherine's romantic pursuits, including her passionate love letters, secret rendezvous, and scandalous affairs. He also explores the political and social implications of Catherine's relationships, including their impact on her reign and the Russian Empire as a whole. The Courtships of Catherine the Great is a fascinating and informative read for anyone interested in history, romance, and the lives of powerful women. Sergeant's meticulous research and engaging writing style bring Catherine's story to life, providing readers with a unique perspective on one of history's most intriguing figures.An account of the Empress of Russia who expanded her vast country's borders south to the Black Sea and west into Europe while continuing the Westernization begun by Peter the Great. Catherine's love affairs with different officers and politicians were widely publicized, though much of what was published was not true. Nevertheless, most of her lovers were promoted to the highest ranks and some of them proved to be extremely talented people (for instance prince Patiomkin, a very prominent general and politician). Contents: Catherine's Girlhood; The Grand Duchess; The Revolution of 1762; The Orlof Ascendancy; Patiomkin and the Minor Favorites; The Crimean Journey; The Death of Patiomkin; The Last Years; and Catherine the Great. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.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: 1162643854
• ISBN13: 9781162643854
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 356 Pages
• Weight: 1.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"