Anecdotes Of The Russian Empire

In A Series Of Letters, Written A Few Years Ago, From St. Petersburg (1784)

von William Richardson

496 Seiten, Taschenbuch

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

""Anecdotes of the Russian Empire: In a Series of Letters, Written a Few Years Ago, from St. Petersburg"" is a book written by William Richardson and originally published in 1784. The book is a collection of letters written by Richardson during his time in St. Petersburg, Russia, where he served as a tutor to the children of a British ambassador. The letters contain anecdotes and observations about life in Russia, including the customs and traditions of the Russian people, the political climate, and the court of Catherine the Great. Richardson writes about his experiences traveling throughout the country, meeting with Russian officials and nobility, and attending social events. The book provides a fascinating glimpse into the Russian Empire during the late 18th century, and is a valuable resource for historians and anyone interested in Russian history and culture. Richardson's writing is lively and engaging, and his observations are often humorous and insightful. Overall, ""Anecdotes of the Russian Empire"" is a delightful and informative read that offers a unique perspective on a fascinating period in Russian history.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.

• Themen: Biographie, Literatur und Literaturwissenschaft Biografien und Sachliteratur Allgemein Historisch, politisch, militärisch
• ISBN: 9781436777834
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 29.06.2008
• Größe: 229 x 152 mm
• Verlag: Kessinger Publishing, LLC