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Item specifics
- Condition
- Book Title
- Dorothea Lieven : A Russian Princess in London And Paris, 1785-18
- ISBN
- 9780786426515
- Subject Area
- Biography & Autobiography, History
- Publication Name
- Dorothea Lieven : a Russian Princess in London and Paris, 1785-1857
- Publisher
- Mcfarland & Company, Incorporated Publishers
- Item Length
- 10 in
- Subject
- Royalty, General, World
- Publication Year
- 2006
- Type
- Textbook
- Format
- Perfect
- Language
- English
- Item Height
- 0.6 in
- Item Weight
- 18.9 Oz
- Item Width
- 7 in
- Number of Pages
- 300 Pages
About this product
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Mcfarland & Company, Incorporated Publishers
ISBN-10
0786426519
ISBN-13
9780786426515
eBay Product ID (ePID)
53572119
Product Key Features
Number of Pages
300 Pages
Publication Name
Dorothea Lieven : a Russian Princess in London and Paris, 1785-1857
Language
English
Subject
Royalty, General, World
Publication Year
2006
Type
Textbook
Subject Area
Biography & Autobiography, History
Format
Perfect
Dimensions
Item Height
0.6 in
Item Weight
18.9 Oz
Item Length
10 in
Item Width
7 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Scholarly & Professional
LCCN
2006-031820
Reviews
"In the ranks of women diplomats, Dorothea Lieven was a true pioneer...Cromwell's study is thorough...the best so far on her later years and in providing details...should prove indispensable"-- Slavic Review
Dewey Edition
22
Number of Volumes
1 vol.
Illustrated
Yes
Dewey Decimal
947/.072092 B
Table Of Content
Table of Contents Acknowledgments Key Events in Dorothea Lieven's Life Part I: Russia, 1785-1812 Prologue 1. From Riga to St. Petersburg 2. The Romanov Court 3. Peace and War Part II: England, 1812-1834 4. Heady Surroundings 5. Exalted Company 6. Love in a Diplomatic Climate 7. Four Envelopes 8. Partners in Politics 9. The Cottage Coterie 10. "The Living Dispatch" 11. "Realpolitik" 12. Checkmate 13. "I Was Very Strongly Involved ... in the Origin of Greece" 14. "To Know Everything and to Meddle in Nothing" 15. "I Only Display One Color ... I Am Grey" 16. The Princess, the Prime Minister, and Poland 17. An Impossible Mission Part III: France, 1835-1857 18. "What a Country Is Mine" 19. The Path to Paris 20. The Struggle to Stay in Paris 21. "You Are Not Alone" 22. "Make Her Obey" 23. "A Perfect Union" 24. The Entente Cordiale 25. "You ... Are a Model of Order" 26. The Last Act of the Drama Epilogue Appendix Notes Select Bibliography Index
Synopsis
This biography provides a detailed look at the life and times of Dorothea Lieven, a woman who achieved the status of an independent stateswoman in the diplomatic communities of Russia, France and England. It examines the way in which Dorothea, entrusted with a secret diplomatic overture to England by Tsar Alexander I, participated in events which culminated in the birth of modern Greece. Using Princess Lieven's memoirs and other unpublished correspondence, the work provides a perspective on four Romanov rulers?Empress Catherine, Tsar Paul I, Tsar Alexander I and Tsar Nicholas I. The extent of Dorothea's political and diplomatic influence, through her friendships with King George IV, the Duke of Wellington and Talleyrand as well as her liaisons with Clement Metternich and Francois Guizot, is also discussed. An appendix contains medical testimonial regarding the Princess? declining health as well as some of her letters. A reference list of key events in her life is provided., Dorothea de Benckendorff was born December 28, 1785. Bright, vivacious and personable, she was destined to become an influential player in international diplomacy. Spending three of her most formative years in exile with her mother, Dorothea was not only the recipient of an excellent education, she was also the beneficiary of years of her mother's careful social training. She was adopted by an intimate friend of her mother, Empress Maria of Russia, after her mother's death. Dorothea's close connections to the Russian imperial family positioned her for the life role she wished to play. Marriage to Count Christopher Lieven at the age of 14 (a custom typical of the place and time) furthered Dorothea's desire to play a part in the fascinating world of politics. Beginning with her husband's appointment by Tsar Alexander I as ambassador to Great Britain, Dorothea used her intellect, charisma and social skills to become a political force in European diplomacy during the first half of the nineteenth century. This biography provides a detailed look at the life and times of Dorothea Lieven, a woman who achieved the status of an independent stateswoman in her own right in the diplomatic communities of Russia, France and England. It examines the way in which Dorothea, entrusted with a secret diplomatic overture to England by Tsar Alexander I, participated in events which culminated in the birth of modern Greece. Using Princess Lieven's memoirs and other unpublished correspondence, the work provides a perspective on four Romanov rulers--Empress Catherine, Tsar Paul I, Tsar Alexander I and Tsar Nicholas I. The extent of Dorothea's political and diplomatic influence, through her friendships with King George IV, the Duke of Wellington and Talleyrand as well as her liaisons with Clement Metternich and Francois Guizot, is also discussed. An appendix contains medical testimonial regarding the Princess' declining health as well as some of Princess Lieven's letters. A reference list of key events in her life is provided., Provides a detailed look at the life and times of Dorothea Lieven, a young woman who achieved the status of an independent stateswoman in her own right in the diplomatic communities of Russia, France and England. This biography examines the way in which Dorothea participated in events which culminated in the birth of modern Greece.
LC Classification Number
DK190.6.L5C76 2006
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