A Girl Who Would Be Queen: The Story and the Diary of the Young Countess Krasinska (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781436698498)

""A Girl Who Would Be Queen: The Story And The Diary Of The Young Countess Krasinska"" by Eric P. Kelly is a historical non-fiction book that tells the story of the young Countess Krasinska, who was born in Poland in the 18th century. The book is based on the diary entries of the countess, which were discovered in the early 20th century.The book follows the life of the countess from her childhood to her early adulthood, focusing on her aspirations to become a queen. The countess was a member of the Polish nobility, and her family was influential in the court of King Augustus III of Poland. The countess was educated in the arts and sciences, and she was known for her intelligence and wit.The book describes the countess's relationships with her family and friends, as well as her interactions with the king and other members of the court. The countess's diary entries provide insight into her thoughts and feelings, as well as the political and social climate of the time.Overall, ""A Girl Who Would Be Queen"" is a fascinating look at the life of a young woman in 18th century Poland, and her dreams of achieving greatness in a society that was dominated by men. The book is well-researched and engaging, and it provides a unique perspective on a little-known figure from history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Eric P. Kelly, Clara Hoffmanowa
ISBN-10: 1436698499
ISBN-13: 9781436698498
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 06/13/2008
Pages: 200
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.03lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.63d