The book of the historian-Arhivist N.Yu. Bolotina tells about the brilliant life of the brightest prince G.A. Potemkin-Tauride, outstanding administrator and commander of the second half of the 18th century. They wrote a lot about Potemkin. An unusual person, an extraordinary person, the brightest person caused a variety of emotions both among contemporaries and descendants. Some spoke only about the merits and merits of Grigory Alexandrovich, others called the main qualities of Prince Lenism and oriental despotism. The most contradictory opinions can still be heard about the “magnificent Prince of Taurida.” Potemkin was not an ideal person, he was overwhelmed by strong passions, unthinkable desires that he was able to brilliantly fulfill. The ill -wishers argued that Potemkin’s activity was harmful to the country, and Empress Catherine II, his main patroness and defender, did not get tired of thanking her favorite for the works for the benefit of the Fatherland.
Author
Bolina Natalya Yuryevna
Editor
Zalesskaya M.K.
Publisher
Veche, 2014
Series
Great historical persons
12+
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