The first popular biography of Catherine the Great based on contemporary scholarship, Alexander's volume provides a vivid portrait of Catherine as an extremely savvy ruler. Concentrating on her long reign (1762-96), he examines all aspects of Catherine's life and career, including her brilliant political strategies which won her the acceptance of a nationalistic elite, her expansive foreign policy, the domestic reforms she used to revamp the Russian military, political structure, and economy, and, of course, her infamous ...
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The first popular biography of Catherine the Great based on contemporary scholarship, Alexander's volume provides a vivid portrait of Catherine as an extremely savvy ruler. Concentrating on her long reign (1762-96), he examines all aspects of Catherine's life and career, including her brilliant political strategies which won her the acceptance of a nationalistic elite, her expansive foreign policy, the domestic reforms she used to revamp the Russian military, political structure, and economy, and, of course, her infamous love life. The result of twenty years' research by one of America's leading narrative historians of modern Russia, this truly impressive work offers a much-needed, balanced reappraisal of one of history's most scandal-ridden figures.
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Very Good Condition. In original fitted slipcase. Cover shows very minor signs of use, but is unmarked and undamaged. All pages clean, crisp and fresh. Overall, very sound and presentable. Size: 26 x 16.5 x 5 cm. xxiv, 532 pp. Shipped Weight: 1-2 kilos. Category: Biography & Autobiography; Russia; Kings and rulers; Catherine II, Empress of Russia, 1729-1796; Empresses; Add. Inventory No: 230208ABJ015049.
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Near fine in Near fine jacket. Near fine condition. Oxford University Press, 1989. First US edition-2nd printing(2 4 6 8 9 7 5 3). Red hardback with black borders(gilt lettering to the spine) with Dj(two small marks inside the edges of the Dj cover, small nicks and crease on the edges of the Dj cover), both in near fine condition. Illustrated with b/w photos, drawings, map. Nice and clean pages but with small ink marks on the outer edges, two small marks on the edges of the pages. Nice and clean book with light shelf wear on the Dj cover.424pp including Appendix, list of abbreviations, notes, selected bibliography, cast of characters, index. Heavy book(approx 1.1 Kg).
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PLEASE NOTE, WE DO NOT SHIP TO DENMARK. New Book. Shipped from UK in 4 to 14 days. Established seller since 2000. Please note we cannot offer an expedited shipping service from the UK.
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Dispatched, from the UK, within 48 hours of ordering. Though second-hand, the book is still in very good shape. Minimal signs of usage may include very minor creasing on the cover or on the spine. Grubby book may have mild dirt or some staining, mostly on the edges of pages.
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Dispatched, from the UK, within 48 hours of ordering. This book is in good condition but will show signs of previous ownership. Please expect some creasing to the spine and/or minor damage to the cover. Aged book. Tanned pages and age spots, however, this will not interfere with reading. Grubby book may have mild dirt or some staining, mostly on the edges of pages.
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Good. Ships from UK in 48 hours or less (usually same day). Your purchase helps support Sri Lankan Children's Charity 'The Rainbow Centre'. Ex-library, so some stamps and wear, but in good overall condition. 100% money back guarantee. We are a world class secondhand bookstore based in Hertfordshire, United Kingdom and specialize in high quality textbooks across an enormous variety of subjects. We aim to provide a vast range of textbooks, rare and collectible books at a great price. Our donations to The Rainbow Centre have helped provide an education and a safe haven to hundreds of children who live in appalling conditions. We provide a 100% money back guarantee and are dedicated to providing our customers with the highest standards of service in the bookselling industry.
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Very Good. 2nd printing. Very good condition hardback in a very good condition dust jacket, ex college library copy. 418 pages, illustrated. ISBN 0195052366 50595.
