Dorothea Lieven : a Russian princess in London and Paris, 1785-1857 /
Cromwell, Judith Lissauer,1935-
Jefferson, N.C. : McFarland & Co.,
c2007.
"This work examines the way in which Dorothea Lieven, entrusted with a secret diplomatic overture to England, participated in events which culminated in the birth of modern Greece. Using her memoirs and other unpublished correspondence, the work provides a perspective on four Romanov rulers. The extent of Dorothea's political and diplomatic influence is discussed"--Provided by publisher.
"This work examines the way in which Dorothea Lieven, entrusted with a secret diplomatic overture to England, participated in events which culminated in the birth of modern Greece. Using her memoirs and other unpublished correspondence, the work provides a perspective on four Romanov rulers. The extent of Dorothea's political and diplomatic influence is discussed"--Provided by publisher.
Includes bibliographical references (p. 275-280) and index.
Lieven, Dorothea, Princess, 1785-1856.
Ambassadors' spouses