The Story Of A Throne

""The Story of a Throne: Catherine II of Russia"" is a biography written by Kazimierz Waliszewski and originally published in 1895. The book tells the story of Catherine II, also known as Catherine the Great, who ruled Russia from 1762 until her death in 1796. The biography covers Catherine's early life as a German princess, her marriage to Peter III, her rise to power through a coup, and her reign as one of the most successful and influential monarchs in Russian history. The book explores Catherine's political and military accomplishments, including her expansion of the Russian empire, her patronage of the arts and sciences, and her efforts to modernize the country. It also delves into her personal life, including her relationships with her lovers and her son, Paul. Overall, ""The Story of a Throne"" provides a detailed and fascinating account of one of the most remarkable women in history and her impact on Russia and the world.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.