Letters Of Dorothea, Princess Lieven: During Her Residence In London, 1812-1834 (1902) - Paperback

by Dorothea Lieven (Author), Lionel G. Robinson (Editor)

""Letters of Dorothea, Princess Lieven: During Her Residence in London, 1812-1834"" is a collection of personal letters written by Princess Dorothea Lieven, a Russian aristocrat and diplomat's wife, during her time living in London. The letters were originally written in French and have been translated into English for this edition. The book provides a fascinating insight into the political and social scene in London during the early 19th century, as seen through the eyes of a well-connected and intelligent woman. Princess Lieven's correspondents include members of the British aristocracy, politicians, and other influential figures, and her letters cover a wide range of topics, from political events and scandals to fashion and social gossip. The book also includes an introduction and notes by the editor, Lionel G. Robinson, which provide context and background information on the people and events mentioned in the letters. Overall, ""Letters of Dorothea, Princess Lieven"" is a valuable historical document that offers a unique perspective on a fascinating period in British and European history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old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.