Love and Politics in Imperial Russia

This chapter explores the tumultuous relationship between a young general and Catherine the Great, marked by passion and political intrigue. It highlights the ambitious treaty aimed at reclaiming Constantinople and the rivalries among the Russian aristocracy that shaped the dynamics of power in 19th-century Russia.

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