The Stories Of Wasa And Menzikoff: The Deliverer Of Sweden, And The Favorite Of Czar Peter (1888)

by Gustavus

Book Overview

Adolphus EisenThe Stories Of Wasa And Menzikoff is a historical fiction book that was first published in 1888. The book is written by Gustavus Adolphus Eisen and tells the story of two important figures in European history, King Gustavus Adolphus of Sweden and Alexander Menshikov, the favorite of Czar Peter of Russia.The book is divided into two parts, with the first part focusing on the life of King Gustavus Adolphus of Sweden. The author describes the king's early life, his rise to power, and his military campaigns, including the Thirty Years' War. The book also details the king's relationship with his wife, Maria Eleonora, and his daughter, Christina.The second part of the book focuses on Alexander Menshikov, who was a close confidant of Czar Peter of Russia. The author describes Menshikov's rise to power, his relationship with the czar, and his military campaigns. The book also details Menshikov's personal life, including his relationships with his wife and children.Throughout the book, the author provides a detailed look at the political and social climate of Europe during the 17th and 18th centuries. The book is a fascinating look at two important figures in European history and provides readers with a glimpse into the lives of these two powerful men.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1104666413
• ISBN13: 9781104666415
• Release Date: June 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 264 Pages
• Weight: 0.79 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"