Pavlovsk: The Life of a Russian Palace - Softcover

Massie, Suzanne

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9781906509583: Pavlovsk: The Life of a Russian Palace

Synopsis

The story begins in the late 18th Century court of St Catherine the Great, where the land was bequeathed to her son, who was later assassinated. Subsequent generations added their own hand to the growth of the palace - all of them working with the best architects and artisans of their day.

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From the Publisher

Winner of the 1998 Ansiferov Prize for Best Foreign Book about St. Petersburg. Russian Language Edition also available through Amazon.com.

About the Author

Suzanne Massie is an American author and authority on Russian history. She played an important role in the relations between Ronald Reagan and the Soviet Union in the final years of the Cold War. Her previous title, Land of the Firebird: The Beauty of Old Russia sold over 1 million copies.

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