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MEMOIRS OF THE LIFE OF PRINCE POTEMKIN, FIELD MARSHALL AND COMMANDER IN CHIEF OF THE RUSSIAN ARMY; GRAND ADMIRAL OF THE FLEETS; KNIGHT OF THE PRINCIPAL ORDERS OF PRUSSIA, SWEDEN, AND POLAND, AND OF ALL THE ORDERS OF RUSSIA; &c. &c. COMPREHENDING ORIGINAL ANECDOTES OF CATHARINE THE SECOND. AND OF THE RUSSIAN COURT.; Memoirs of the Life of Prince Potemkin, Field Marshall and Commander in Chief the Russian Army, Grand Admiral of the Fleets, Knight of the Principle Orders of Prussia, Sweden, and Poland and of All the Orders of Russia Original Anecdotes of Catharin Author: Segur, Count Title: MEMOIRS OF THE LIFE OF PRINCE POTEMKIN, FIELD MARSHALL AND COMMANDER IN CHIEF OF THE RUSSIAN ARMY; GRAND ADMIRAL OF THE FLEETS; KNIGHT OF THE PRINCIPAL ORDERS OF PRUSSIA, SWEDEN, AND POLAND, AND OF ALL THE ORDERS OF RUSSIA; &c. &c. COMPREHENDING ORIGINAL ANECDOTES OF CATHARINE THE SECOND. AND OF THE RUSSIAN COURT.; Memoirs of the Life of Prince Potemkin, Field Marshall and Commander in Chief the Russian Army, Grand Admiral of the Fleets, Knight of the Principle Orders of Prussia, Sweden, and Poland and of All the Orders of Russia Original Anecdotes of Catharin Publication: London: Printed for Henry Colburn, 1812 Description: Leather-bound. Octavo. Half-bound over marbled boards. Both front and rear covers detached. Frontis engraved portrait of Potemkin by J. Swaine. . 8-1/4 in. 256pp. Toning to textblock throughout, but overall, clean copy internally, except for a few occasional marginal bracketing in pencil. Some pages show through the text on verso, making reading possible, but to some eyes, potentially somewhat challenging. READING COPY ONLY 'Potemkin's great qualities were obscured by many vices, which we have not disguised.' The Count was ambassador to Russia and knew Potemkin well. Fair. "...In his person were combined the most opposite defects and accomplishments of every description. He was avaricious and ostentatious, despotic and popular, inflexible and beneficent, haughty and obliging, politic and confiding, licentious and superstitious, bold and timid, ambitious and indiscreet: lavish of his bounties to his relations, his mistresses, and his favourites; yet oftentimes obstinately refusing to pay either his household or his creditors: always attached to some female and always unfaithful. Nothing could equal the vigour of his mind, or the indolence of his body. No dangers could appal his courage; no difficulties force him to abandon his projects: but the success of an enterprise never failed to disappoint him...he was fatigued with the burden of his existence, envious of everyh thing that was not done by himself, and disguested with all he did. To him rest was not grateful, nor occupation pleasing. Every thing with him was desultory; business, pleasure, temper, carriage. In company, he looked embarrassed; his presence was a restraint wherever he went. He was morose to all that stood in awe of him, and affable to those who accosted him with familiarity..." "...Ever lavish of promises, seldom performing them, and never forgetting what he had heard or seen. None had read less than he; few were better informed..." (Introduction). Seller ID: 83354 Subject: Memoirs Aardvark Rare Books Eugene, OR We work hard to make your Bookbuying Experience safe, easy and fun. Aardvark Books is a proud member of the ABAA (Antiquarian Booksellers Association of America) and IOBA, Independent Online Booksellers Association. Ezra is also an accredited and Qualified Appraiser of Books and Manuscripts, with a designation from the ASA (American Society of Appraisers), with considerable Archive experience as well. Shipping All books shipped to US destinations are sent via the US Postal Service. Faster shipping is available, please ask before paying. We will combine shipping on items purchased at the same time in order to help reduce costs. International shipping is also available. Please inquire for a shipping quote before ordering. This listing was created by Bibliopolis.