Princess Liven. Netitulurated Queen of European diplomacy
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The book is the first in Russian the complete biography of Princess D. H. Liven (1785–1857), native sister A. H. Benkendorf, the wife of Prince H. A. Liven, behind whom the glory of the intriguing, “spy” and “secret agent , Which can rightfully be considered one of the influential shadow figures of European diplomacy of the first half of the 19th century. Written on the basis of previously not published archival documents, as well as the vast epistolary heritage of the princess, the book tells of the activities of this outstanding woman in London and Paris, where most of her life has passed.
The reader will plunge into Daria Liven’s private life rich in events: her passionate romance with K. Metternich, the death of sons, life without means of existence and without imperial permission in Paris, relations with the Minister and historian Francois Gizo, whom the princess did not part For twenty years.
In the work, portraits of European monarchs and famous politicians of that era that constituted a constant circle of communication of the princess were recreated in the work, and many of them were her enthusiastic fans
The reader will plunge into Daria Liven’s private life rich in events: her passionate romance with K. Metternich, the death of sons, life without means of existence and without imperial permission in Paris, relations with the Minister and historian Francois Gizo, whom the princess did not part For twenty years.
In the work, portraits of European monarchs and famous politicians of that era that constituted a constant circle of communication of the princess were recreated in the work, and many of them were her enthusiastic fans
Author:
Author:Tanshina N.
Cover:
Cover:Hard
Category:
- Category:Biographies & Memoirs
- Category:Magazines & Encyclopedia
Publication language:
Publication Language:Russian
ISBN:
ISBN:978-5-8071-0565-3
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