Includes bibliographical references (p. 54-55) and index.
Contents:
Catherine, empress of Russia -- Princess Sophie -- Dreams of Russia -- Becoming Russian -- A time to marry -- Seizing power -- On her own -- Facing challenges -- The end of a reign -- Lifeline -- Timeline.
Summary:
A biography of the German princess who became the absolute ruler of the Russian empire and won for herself the reputation of being a great enlightened monarch.
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