Memoirs of the Princess Daschkaw Volume 1: Lady of Honor to Catherine II is a historical book written by Ekaterina Romanovna Dashkova in 1840. The book is a personal account of the author's life and the events that occurred during her time as Lady of Honor to Catherine II, the Empress of Russia. The book begins with the author's childhood and her introduction to the Russian court. It then goes on to describe her close relationship with Catherine II, her travels throughout Europe, and her involvement in political and social events of the time. The author also provides insights into the life and character of Catherine II, as well as her own personal experiences and observations of the people and events around her. The book is a valuable historical document, providing a unique perspective on the life and times of one of Russia's most important rulers.Overall, Memoirs of the Princess Daschkaw Volume 1 is a fascinating and insightful read for anyone interested in Russian history or the lives of powerful women throughout history.In Two Volumes.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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