Catherine, Empress of All the RussiasCatherine II (born Sophie of Anhalt-Zerbst; 2 May 1729 in Stettin - 17 November 1796 in Saint Petersburg), most commonly known as Catherine the Great, was empress regnant of All Russia from 1762 until 1796 - the country's longest-ruling female leader. |
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PREFACE | 13 |
A Generals Daughter | 17 |
Invitation for Two | 27 |
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