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Add to basketPaperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book is an autobiography by Princess Ekaterina Dashkova, a Russian noblewoman and close confidante of Catherine the Great. Dashkova provides a vivid and unique account of her life in 18th-century Russia, offering insights into court life, politics, and the social and intellectual currents of the time. Born into a noble family, Dashkova received an unconventional and privileged education, which fostered her love of literature and philosophy. The book details her marriage to Prince Dashkov and their travels throughout Europe, where she met and befriended many leading intellectuals of the Enlightenment. Dashkova also played a significant role in the 1762 coup d'Ã tat that brought Catherine to power, and her memoir offers a firsthand account of this pivotal event and the subsequent reign of Catherine the Great. Dashkova's writing is full of wit, charm, and keen observation, providing a valuable historical document and a fascinating glimpse into the life and times of one of Russia's most remarkable women. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.