Favorites of Catherine the Great. Without their own opinion
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The reign of Catherine the Great was a time of brilliant decline of favoritism in Russia, and the empress's name is firmly associated with her 'ministers of pleasure'. Young guards officers replaced each other in the chambers of the sovereign, entertained her in the capital and country residences, accompanied her on trips, received fabulously expensive gifts, titles, ranks, orders, and estates with thousands of serfs, but quickly disappeared from the historical stage. How was favoritism integrated into the system of state administration? What were the reasons for the appearance of a series of royal favorites? Besides their close relationship with the ruler, what role did they play in court life and high politics?
Essays by Doctor of Historical Sciences Igor Kurukin, based on archival and published sources and scientific research, are dedicated to Catherine II's chosen ones, who shared her interests and desires to the extent of their abilities, but did not have their own opinion.
Essays by Doctor of Historical Sciences Igor Kurukin, based on archival and published sources and scientific research, are dedicated to Catherine II's chosen ones, who shared her interests and desires to the extent of their abilities, but did not have their own opinion.
Author:
Author:Kurukin I.V.
Cover:
Cover:hardcover
Category:
- Category:History & Geography
- Category:Fiction
Publication language:
Publication Language:Russian
Paper:
Paper:offset
Dimensions:
Dimensions:22x14.5x2.5 cm
Series:
Series:Life of Remarkable People
Age restrictions:
Age restrictions:16+
ISBN:
ISBN:978-5-235-05122-5
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