Catherine the Great Selected Letters by Catherine The Great PAPERBACK

Name: Catherine the Great Selected Letters by Catherine The Great PAPERBACK
Brand: Oxford University Press

Oxford University Press

Discover the inner world of one of history's most influential rulers with Catherine the Great: Selected Letters. This collection offers a unique and intimate glimpse into Catherine's life, showcasing her strategic genius, political acumen, and personal development. Explore her correspondence with prominent figures of the Enlightenment, including Diderot and Voltaire, and witness her sharp wit, charm, and keen observation firsthand. These letters are a literary masterpiece, revealing her role in expanding the Russian empire, promoting arts and sciences, and navigating the complexities of the Russian court and foreign monarchies. This edition provides comprehensive context, including biographies of Catherine's addressees, an overview of her reign, and an analysis of her exceptional epistolary skills. Organized chronologically and thematically, the letters reveal the domestic, personal, and foreign policy landscapes of her era. Product Summary: Catherine the Great: Selected Letters by Oxford University Press, featuring 480 pages in English. Includes ISBN 9780198736462. Written by Catherine The Great, Andrew Kahn, and Kelsey Rubin-Detlev. Published on 26/07/2018.