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Discover the hidden histories behind Alexander Pushkin’s classic tale, The Queen of Spades, with historian and author Olga Eliseeva’s compelling book. While conventional readings name just a few of Pushkin’s contemporaries as inspirations, Eliseeva unveils a sweeping cast of European figures—from Sweden and Austria to France and Naples—whose shadows loom over the story’s characters. This work reveals how the Decembrist uprising of December 14, 1825, left a profound mark on the narrative, weaving in veiled references to the Russian imperial family, including Catherine II, Paul I, Alexander I, Nicholas I, Empress Maria Feodorovna, and their consorts. European monarchs and their ministers also come under scrutiny. Written in vivid, accessible prose, the book offers fresh insights for both specialists and general readers, priced at 1651.00 RUR.
