Dorothea Lieven: a Russian princess in London and Paris ; 1785 - 1857

"This work examines the way in which Dorothea Lieven, entrusted with a secret diplomatic overture to England, participated in events which culminated in the birth of modern Greece. Using her memoirs and other unpublished correspondence, the work provides a perspective on four Romanov rulers. Th...

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Main Author: Cromwell, Judith Lissauer (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Jefferson, NC [u.a.] McFarland 2007
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Online Access:Table of contents only
Summary:"This work examines the way in which Dorothea Lieven, entrusted with a secret diplomatic overture to England, participated in events which culminated in the birth of modern Greece. Using her memoirs and other unpublished correspondence, the work provides a perspective on four Romanov rulers. The extent of Dorothea's political and diplomatic influence is discussed"--Provided by publisher.
Item Description:"This work examines the way in which Dorothea Lieven, entrusted with a secret diplomatic overture to England, participated in events which culminated in the birth of modern Greece. Using her memoirs and other unpublished correspondence, the work provides a perspective on four Romanov rulers. The extent of Dorothea's political and diplomatic influence is discussed"--Provided by publisher.
Includes bibliographical references (p. 275-280) and index
Physical Description:XII, 287 S. Ill.
ISBN:9780786426515

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