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   Book Summary. The extraordinary story of an obscure young German princess who traveled to Russia at fourteen and rose to become one of the most remarkable, powerful, and captivating women in history.

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   Summary. The Pulitzer Prize–winning author of Peter the Great, Nicholas and Alexandra, and The Romanovs returns with another masterpiece of narrative biography, the extraordinary story of an obscure young German princess who traveled to Russia at fourteen and rose to become one of the most remarkable, powerful, and captivating women in history.

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   How did Catherine the great deal with the French Revolution?

   • 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.

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   How did Catherine the Great become empress of Russia?

   • 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.

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   Catherine the Great: Portrait of a Woman. By Robert K. Massie Read by Mark Deakins. Best Seller. Category: Biography & Memoir | European World History | Audiobooks. Paperback $22.00. Sep 18, 2012| ISBN 9780345408778. Buy. Ebook $14.99. Nov 08, 2011| ISBN 9781588360441. Buy. Audiobook Download $30.00. Nov 08, 2011| 1432 Minutes. Buy. All Formats. +.

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   Catherine of Masovia (Polish: Katarzyna mazowiecka; 1413/16 – between 2 June 1479 and 5 July 1480) was a Polish princess member of the House of Piast in the Masovian branch. She was the eighth and youngest daughter of Siemowit IV, Duke of Masovia and Alexandra , a daughter of Algirdas , Grand Duke of Lithuania and sister of King Władysław ...

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   Robert K. Massie. Random House, 2011 - Biography & Autobiography - 625 pages. The Pulitzer Prize-winning author of Peter the Great, Nicholas and Alexandra, and The Romanovs returns with another...

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   Reading guide for Catherine the Great by Robert K. Massie. Summary | Excerpt | Reading Guide | Reviews | Beyond the Book | Read-Alikes | Genres & Themes | Author Bio.

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   Brief summary. Catherine the Great by Robert K. Massie is a captivating biography that chronicles the life of one of history's most powerful and enigmatic leaders. It offers a compelling portrayal of Catherine's journey to becoming the longest-reigning female ruler of Russia. Give Feedback. Topics.