Catherine the Great: An Autobiography

Author: Wei Hong
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Publish Date: 2005-07-01
Features: The beautiful and intelligent daughter of a German prince, chosen as the fiancée of the Russian heir apparent through a political marriage; later, she relied on her lover to overthrow her husband's rule and ascend to the highest throne of power. She reigned for 34 years, making her country's strength unprecedentedly powerful, becoming one of the true European powers, and millions of Russian subjects revered her as a "god" and honored her as the "Emperor." In her personal life, she indulged in sensual pleasures and led a dissolute life, becoming a legendary glamorous empress. This book vividly portrays Catherine the Great's reign over Russia and her extravagant and hedonistic life.