Elsewhere in 1776…
3rd July 2014
1776 is famous as the year that America declared its independence (celebrated tomorrow, of course), but what else happened that year? Here’s something: Catherine the Great’s son got married. This collection came in recently. Printed at present-day Stargard Szczeciński (Poland), it’s an account of the celebrations given in the town to welcome Catherine’s son, Paul, […]
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