This intimate journal, written by French diplomat Marie Daniel Bourree Corberon, offers a rare glimpse into the court of Catherine II of Russia. Covering the period from 1775 to 1780, Corberon's journal provides invaluable insights into the political and social landscape of Imperial Russia and the delicate balance of power between foreign dignitaries.

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