The Princess Tarakanova: A Dark Chapter Of Russian History (1891)

The Princess Tarakanova: A Dark Chapter Of Russian History is a historical book written by G. P. Danilevski and originally published in 1891. The book tells the story of Princess Tarakanova, a woman who claimed to be the daughter of Empress Elizabeth of Russia and who was imprisoned by Catherine the Great. The book explores the political and social context of the time, including the struggle for power between the Russian nobility and the ruling monarchy. It also delves into the personal life of Tarakanova, her relationships with various men, and her eventual tragic fate. The book is a fascinating look at a lesser-known chapter of Russian history and provides insight into the complex and often brutal world of imperial Russia.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.

Grigory Petrovich Danilevsky (26 April [O.S. 14 April] 1829 – 18 December [O.S. 6 December] 1890) was a Russian historical novelist.