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

The Princess Tarakanova: A Dark Chapter Of Russian History (1891) is a historical novel written by G. P. Danilevski. The book tells the story of Princess Tarakanova, a real-life figure from Russian history who was rumored to be the daughter of Empress Elizabeth of Russia. The novel is set in the 18th century and follows the life of Princess Tarakanova as she is raised in a convent and later becomes involved in a plot to overthrow Catherine the Great. The book is a fascinating exploration of the political intrigue and power struggles that dominated Russia during this time period, and it offers a unique perspective on the life of a woman who was caught up in these events. The Princess Tarakanova is a gripping read that will appeal to anyone interested in Russian history or historical fiction.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.