Author: Robert K. Massie
Catherine the Great: Portrait of a Woman by Robert K. Massie is a deeply researched and compelling biography of one of history’s most powerful and influential female rulers. It chronicles Catherine’s rise from a minor German princess to Empress of Russia, offering a vivid portrayal of her intelligence, ambition, and enlightened rule. Massie explores her political acumen, personal relationships, and the challenges she faced in governing a vast empire, painting a rich portrait of a woman who redefined the role of female leadership in the 18th century.
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The biography begins with Catherine’s early life as Princess Sophia of Anhalt-Zerbst, a minor German noblewoman whose marriage to the future Emperor Peter III of Russia catapulted her into a world of political intrigue and courtly expectations. Her transition into Russian society was marked by her conversion to Orthodox Christianity and her adoption of the name Catherine. However, her marriage was unhappy, as Peter was immature and unfit to rule....
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