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Catherine the Great: Life and Legend Alexander, John T. [Yekaterina Alexeevna or Catherine II, also known as Catherine the Great (Russian: Yekaterina II Velikaya; 2 May [O.S. 21 April] 1729 - 17 November [O.S. 6 November] 1796), was the most renowned and the longest-ruling female leader of Russia, reigning from 9 July [O.S. 28 June] 1762 until her death in 1796 at the age of 67. Her reign was called Russia's golden age. She was born in Stettin, Pomerania, Prussia as Sophie Friederike Auguste von Anhalt-Zerbst-Dornburg, and came to power following a coup d'état and the assassination of her husband, Peter III, at the end of the Seven Years' War. Russia was revitalized under her reign, growing larger and stronger than ever and becoming recognized as one of the great powers o (Book #ID 86190) Published by The Folio Society, London First Thus Edition 1999. 1999. First Folio edition hard back binding in publisher's original full scarlet Jacquard silk cloth woven by Van Heek-Scholco, with contrasting black morocco label. Quarto 10'' x 6½''. Contains [xxiv] 532 pages, colour frontispiece & 29 colour and monochrome plates, 4 maps, genealogical table, printed on Balmoral Laid paper. Fine condition book in Fine pictorial slipcase showing Catherine the Great astride her horse, 29th June 1762, from an oil painting by Vigilius Erichsen, 1765. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the RUSSIAN & SOVIET HISTORY Category |
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I. P. Pavlov His Life and Work Asratyan, E. A. [I. P. Pavlov] (Book #ID 84509) Published by Academy of Sciences of the U.S.S.R, Foreign Languages Publishing House, Moscow First Thus Edition 1953. 1953. First thus edition hard back binding in publisher's original navy blue cloth covers with beveled edges, gilt title and author lettering to the spine and to the front cover. 8vo. 8'' x 5¼''. Contains 163 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations and photographs throughout. Spine ends soft with shallow rubs and in Very Good condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the RUSSIAN & SOVIET HISTORY Category |
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People, Church and State in Modern Russia Anderson, Paul B. (Book #ID 74714) Published by Student Christian Movement Press Ltd., 56 Bloomsbury Street, London Second Edition May 1944. London 1944. Second edition hard back binding in publisher's original black cloth covers, red title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 160 printed pages of text. Corners a little soft, War Economy Standard paper. Very Good condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with 7 mm piece of paper missing to the top of the spine, wear and curling to the upper edges, price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, this preserves and prolongs the life of the paper, it does not adhere to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the RUSSIAN & SOVIET HISTORY Category |
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The Rulers of Russia [Treasures of the World] Andrews, Peter (Book #ID 75445) Published by Select Books, Tree Communications, Inc., New York First Edition 1984. New York 1984. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original elaborate gilt decorated blue silk moirë covers, patterned end papers, all page edges gilt. 4to 11½'' x 9¼''. Contains 176 printed pages of text with colour illustrations and photographs throughout. Owners bookplate to the front end paper and in Fine condition. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 705410129 Click here to select books from the RUSSIAN & SOVIET HISTORY Category |
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First Decrees of Soviet Power; A Collection of the First Major Acts of Legislation Adopted by the Soviet Government, November 1917-July 1918 Akhapkin, Yuri (Book #ID 109072) Published by Lawrence and Wishart Ltd., 46 Bedford Row, London First Edition 1970. 1970. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original donkey brown paper covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back. 8vo. 8½'' x 6''. Contains 186 pp. Lower spine end scuffed, ink underlining and notes throughout. Good condition book in Good condition dust wrapper with chips to upper front corner and upper rear gutter, crease lines and curling to upper edges, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 85352241 Click here to select books from the RUSSIAN & SOVIET HISTORY Category |
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