Famous Affinities of History: The Romance of Devotion. Volume 2

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Orr, Lyndon

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Famous Affinities of History: The Romance of Devotion. Volume 2" by Lyndon Orr is a historical account written in the late 19th century that delves into the romantic relationships between prominent historical figures. In this volume, Orr presents a captivating exploration of various unions, such as those of Empress Catharine II and Prince Potemkin, Marie Antoinette and Count Fersen, and Aaron Burr, offering insights into their emotional complexities and the socio-political contexts in which they existed. The opening of the book introduces readers to the story of Empress Catharine II and her tumultuous marriage to Prince Peter, revealing her gradual transformation from a devoted wife to a powerful ruler in her own right. The narrative begins by outlining Catharine's background and her initial hopes for a harmonious partnership, which are quickly dashed by Peter's eccentricities and moral depravity. As Catharine navigates the challenges of her marriage, her resilience and ambition become apparent. The text highlights her transformation, including her determination to embrace Russian culture, and sets the stage for her eventual rise to one of the most formidable rulers in history, foreshadowing the complicated dynamics that will follow throughout the volume. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Contents:

The Empress Catharine and Prince Potemkin

Marie Antoinette and Count Fersen

The story of Aaron Burr

George IV and Mrs. Fitzherbert

Charlotte Corday and Adam Lux

Napoleon and Marie Walewska

The story of Pauline Bonaparte

The story of the Empress Marie Louise and Count Neipperg.

Credits:

Produced by Robert Rowe, Charles Franks and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team. HTML version by Al Haines.

Notes:

Reading ease score: 68.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Release date is 2003-11-01