The Admiral And The Empress: John Paul Jones And Catherine The Great (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781163451854)

The Admiral and the Empress: John Paul Jones and Catherine the Great is a historical non-fiction book written by Lincoln Lorenz. The book explores the unlikely friendship between John Paul Jones, an American naval officer, and Catherine the Great, the Empress of Russia, during the late 18th century. Lorenz delves into the fascinating lives of these two historical figures, examining their backgrounds, experiences, and motivations. He explores the political and cultural context of the time, including the American Revolution, the rise of Russia as a world power, and the complex relationships between European nations. Through extensive research, Lorenz paints a vivid picture of the relationship between Jones and Catherine, who shared a mutual admiration and respect for each other. He details their correspondence, meetings, and the gifts they exchanged, including an ornate sword and a portrait of Catherine painted by Jones himself. The book also delves into the challenges faced by Jones, who struggled to gain recognition and support for his naval career in both America and Europe. Lorenz explores the role that Catherine played in helping Jones achieve his goals, including securing him a commission in the Russian navy and providing him with financial support. Overall, The Admiral and the Empress is a compelling and well-researched account of an unlikely friendship between two historical figures, shedding light on a fascinating period in world 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: Lincoln Lorenz
ISBN-10: 1163451851
ISBN-13: 9781163451854
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 196
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.01lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.56d