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Book Synopsis: NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • An “absorbing” (Los Angeles Times) biography of one of the most remarkable, powerful, and captivating women in Russian history—from the Pulitzer Prize–winning author of Peter the Great, Nicholas and Alexandra, and The Romanovs “[A] compelling portrait not just of a Russian titan, but also of a flesh-and-blood woman.”—Newsweek
ONE OF ESQUIRE’S BEST BIOGRAPHIES OF ALL TIME • ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR: The New York Times, The Washington Post, USA Today, The Boston Globe, San Francisco Chronicle, Chicago Tribune, Salon, Vogue, St. Louis Post-Dispatch, The Providence Journal
Robert K. Massie returns with another masterpiece of narrative biography, the extraordinary story of an obscure German princess who became Catherine the Great. Born into a minor noble family, Catherine transformed herself into empress of Russia by sheer determination. For thirty-four years, the government, foreign policy, cultural development, and welfare of the Russian people were in her hands. She dealt with domestic rebellion, foreign wars, and the tidal wave of political change and violence churned up by the French Revolution. Catherine’s family, friends, ministers, generals, lovers, and enemies—all are here, vividly brought to life. History offers few stories richer than that of Catherine the Great. In this book, an eternally fascinating woman is returned to life.
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Discover the extraordinary life of Catherine the Great, one of the most powerful and captivating women in Russian history. This absorbing biography, written by the Pulitzer Prize-winning author of Peter the Great, Nicholas and Alexandra, and The Romanovs, delves into the fascinating journey of an obscure German princess who transformed herself into the empress of Russia. With sheer determination and unwavering strength, Catherine ruled over the Russian people for thirty-four years, shaping the government, foreign policy, cultural development, and welfare of the nation.
Immerse yourself in this compelling portrait of not just a Russian titan, but also of a flesh-and-blood woman. Newsweek hails it as "a compelling portrait not just of a Russian titan, but also of a flesh-and-blood woman." This meticulously researched biography takes you on a captivating journey through Catherine's life, encompassing domestic rebellion, foreign wars, and the tumultuous political changes brought forth by the French Revolution.
With rave reviews from Esquire and acclaimed publications such as The New York Times, The Washington Post, and Vogue, this is undeniably one of the best biographies of all time. Let Robert K. Massie's narrative genius transport you to the grandeur and intrigue of Catherine's world. Experience the fascinating stories of her family, friends, ministers, generals, lovers, and enemies, vividly brought to life on the pages of this remarkable book.
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