Details the life of the German-born Russian empress, from her birth in Stettin to her death at sixty-six, and recreates the extravagant life of her court, portraying the men ...

A biography of the German-born Russian Empress who was one of the most influential of the eighteenth-century rulers.

A biography of the German-born Russian Empress who was one of the most influential of the eighteenth-century rulers.

By delving into the life of Catherine the Great, this acclaimed biographer reveals the rich tapestry of Russia’s past, giving insight into the paradoxical character of its ...