Catherine the Great: An Autobiography - Beauty and Power (Illustrated Collector's Edition)

Author: (Poland) Valeriy Shevchenko
Translator: Xianju / Country: Poland
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Publish Date: 2006-06-01
Features: Catherine the Great is the second ruler in Russian history to hold the title of "Emperor," after Peter the Great. While Peter the Great opened a window for Russia to face Europe, Catherine the Great absolutely opened a door. People are often interested in the scandalous behind-the-scenes stories of her court, but it is not easy to overlook that this determined and intelligent German princess promoted science and art, transforming the ignorant and backward domestic life of Russia. The domestic policy framework after her legislative reforms also had a profound impact. "During her reign, the territory of Russia reached its natural boundaries in both the south and the west." Catherine the Great is the second ruler in Russian history to hold the title of "Emperor," after Peter the Great. While Peter the Great opened a window for Russia to face Europe, Catherine the Great absolutely opened a door. People are often interested in the scandalous behind-the-scenes stories of her court, but it is not easy to overlook that this determined and intelligent German princess promoted science and art, transforming the ignorant and backward domestic life of Russia. The domestic policy framework after her legislative reforms also had a profound impact. "During her reign, the territory of Russia reached its natural boundaries in both the south and the west."