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The Russian Court in the Eighteenth Century; Volume II

The Russian Court in the Eighteenth Century; Volume II

Joseph Fitzgerald Molloy

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Legare Street Press
Año de edición:
2023
Materia
Historia
ISBN:
9781021976147
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A fascinating look at the world of Russian aristocracy during the 18th century, a time when the country was experiencing profound political, social, and cultural changes. Molloy’s book offers a window into the lives of the rulers and the ruled, covering topics such as court etiquette, fashion, education, and religion. With its vivid descriptions, rich detail, and engaging style, this book will appeal to anyone interested in Russian history, aristocratic culture, or the roots of modern Russia.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the 'public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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