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This 2 volume book The Favorite by Valentin Pikul (Фаворит, Валентин Пикуль ) Printed in Moscow, Russia in Russian Language; 1999. AST Publisher. The novel describes the life of an outstanding military and political figure of the second half of the 18th century, Grigory Potemkin. Being one of the most ''officially'' beloved of Catherine the Great, Potemkin had a huge influence on the Empress, but he used it not only for personal gain, but for the good of the state. Potemkin became famous as a wise politician, an experienced diplomat, a brave captain. Under his leadership, major reforms have been carried out in the Russian army. However, envy and hatred of the last favorite of Catherine II, Count Platon Zubov led Potemkin to disgrace at first, and then to a premature death. Pikul's works were wildly popular: more than 20 million copies were sold in his lifetime. Size is 8 x 5.5â€, Hard cover, 1083 pages. The book is in very good condition. Please visit other pages of our website for more variety of Russian and Soviet gifts, collectibles, antiques, jewelry and much more.
