Dorothea Lieven
Subtitle: a Russian princess in London and Paris, 1785-1857
By: Judith Lissauer Cromwell
Publisher: McFarland & Co.; McFarland & Company; McFarland
Published: 2007
Place of publication: Jefferson, N.C
Language: eng
Number of pages: 287
ISBN-13: 9780786426515
Subjects: Lieven, Dorothea, -- Princess, -- 1785-1856; Ambassadors' spouses -- Russia -- Biography; Russia -- Foreign relations -- Europe; Europe -- Foreign relations -- Russia
Genres: Biography
Description: "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 Using her memoirs and other unpublished correspondence, the work provides a perspective on four Romanov rulers.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
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 275-280) and index