Nikolai Pavlenko – Catherine I. A gift book in a leather binding

Nikolai Pavlenko – Catherine I. A gift book in a leather binding.

The historical biography “Catherine I” by the renowned Soviet and Russian historian Nikolai Pavlenko is devoted to the remarkable fate of the first Russian empress. The author recreates in detail the life journey of Marta Skavronskaya, who rose from being an impoverished laundress and a captive to becoming the wife of Peter the Great. The book provides a detailed analysis of Catherine’s personal relationship with the reforming tsar, based on deep affection and the ability to share with him the hardships of state life. Pavlenko debunks many myths and shows how a former servant managed to become a key figure in the sovereign’s entourage.
Particular attention is paid to the period of her independent rule after the death of Peter I, when the late emperor’s associates, led by Menshikov, came to the fore. The historian objectively assesses Catherine Alexeevna’s short reign, emphasizing that real power was in the hands of the Supreme Privy Council. The monograph vividly recreates the atmosphere of the turbulent era of reforms and the beginning of the protracted period of palace coups. The scientific rigor of the research is harmoniously combined with an engaging literary style, which makes the book accessible to the widest possible range of readers.

The price of the book is 18,000₽

The price of the book in a gift box made of genuine leather is 25,000₽