Massie, Robert K.
Catherine the Great: Portrait of a Woman
- ISBN 13:
- 9781789544534
- author:
- Massie, Robert K.
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Head of Zeus
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2019
- Pages:
- 800
- Dimensions:
- 19.8 x 12.9 centimetres (0.45 kg
- Genre:
- Biography, Royalty, Biography,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 4 working days
Description
Catherine the Great: A Woman of Unyielding Ambition The remarkable true story of Catherine the Great, born into a minor noble family, who rose to become one of history's most influential leaders. For thirty-four years, she held absolute power, shaping Russia's government, foreign policy, culture, and welfare. This biography brings together the key figures from Catherine's life - her family, friends, ministers, generals, lovers, and enemies - in a vivid and engaging narrative that explores the complexities of her reign. From domestic rebellion to foreign wars, and from the tumultuous impact of the French Revolution to her own personal struggles and triumphs, Robert K. Massie masterfully reconstructs Catherine's story. A fascinating and deeply human portrait of one of history's most captivating women, this book offers a compelling insight into the life and legacy of Catherine the Great.
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