The princess and the politicians : sex, intrigue and diplomacy, 1812-40
Charmley, John, 1955-2005
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'The Princess and the Politicians' is both a riveting political history of Europe in the wake of the Napoleonic wars, and a portrait of a spirited, fascinating woman who sought to influence the destiny of nations by playing the men at their own game.
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Imprint:
London : Viking, 2005.
Collation:
xviii, 350 p., [8] p. of plates : ill., ports. ; 25 cm.
Notes:
Includes bibliographical references (p. 275-279) and index.
ISBN:
9780670889648 (hbk)
Dewey class:
947.072092327.47042
Language:
English
Subject:
Lieven, Dorothea, Princess, 1785-1857Lieven, Dorothea, Princess, 1785-1857 -- Relations with menAmbassadors' spouses -- Russia -- BiographyRussia -- Politics and government -- 1801-1917Europe -- Politics and government -- 1815-1848Russia -- Foreign relations -- EuropeEurope -- Foreign relations -- RussiaHistory
BRN:
107984