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100 1 _aHall, Thornton,
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245 1 0 _aLove affairs of the Courts of Europe
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2004
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
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_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2004-05-01
508 _aProduced by Dave Morgan, Wilelmina Mallière and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team.
520 _a"Love Affairs of the Courts of Europe" by Thornton Hall is a historical account likely written in the late 19th century. The book explores the intricate and often scandalous romantic relationships among European royalty and nobility, intertwining themes of love, power, and intrigue throughout various courts. The opening of the book presents the narrative of Catherine I of Russia, detailing her rise from humble beginnings as a peasant girl to the Empress alongside Peter the Great. The section portrays her initial unexpected encounters with the Emperor, highlighting her unusual charm and capacity to navigate the complexities of court life. As the story unfolds, it depicts Catherine's resourcefulness and emotional connection with Peter, demonstrating a blend of affection and political maneuvering that characterized their relationship. This introduction sets the stage for the following tales of love and romance that will encapsulate various historical figures and their intertwined destinies. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aCourts and courtiers
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/12309
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