The Three Empresses: Catherine I, Anne, and Elizabeth of Russia

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Philip Longworth. The Three Empresses: Catherine I, Anne, and Elizabeth of Russia. An interesting, perhaps not pc, look at the three women who ruled Russia in the first half of the 18th century. From the back cover: "A sot, a sadist, and a nymphomaniac". Despite the salacious introduction, still a worthy read. Longworth (1933-) served in the British army, where he learned the Russian language. He is acknowledged as one of the best historians on the subject of Russia.

NY: Holt, Rinehart and Winston, 1973. 242 pages. Index, bibliography, black & white plates, genealogical tables. Hardcover with dustjacket in a clear protective jacket cover. Some minor foxing to the endpapers. Jacket is clipped and is missing a small piece at the bottom of the spine, as well as the top. Some minor edge wear, and a bit of discoloration at the top edge of the dustjacket. Text is unmarked, no ownership marks. 1 copy only.