Publisher's Synopsis
From Peasant to Prince: The Life of Alexander Menschikoff is a biography written by M.A. Pietzker that chronicles the remarkable life of Alexander Menschikoff. Born into a humble peasant family in Russia in 1787, Menschikoff rose to become one of the most powerful men in the country, serving as a close advisor to Tsar Alexander I and later as Minister of War. The book explores Menschikoff's early life, including his upbringing in a small village and his education at the Imperial School of Pages in St. Petersburg. It also delves into his political career and his role in shaping the policies of the Russian Empire during a time of great change and upheaval.Throughout the book, Pietzker paints a vivid portrait of Menschikoff as a complex and multifaceted figure, with both admirable qualities and flaws. He examines Menschikoff's relationships with other important figures of the time, including Tsar Alexander I and Napoleon Bonaparte, and explores the various controversies and scandals that surrounded Menschikoff throughout his life.Overall, From Peasant to Prince is a fascinating and engaging biography that sheds light on an important figure in Russian history and provides insight into the political and social landscape of the time.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.
