This biography of Catherine the Great, Empress of Russia, covers her remarkable life and legacy. From her humble beginnings as a German princess to her rise to power as one of the most influential and powerful rulers in history, this book chronicles Catherine's life
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Catherine II, commonly known as Catherine the Great, was the Empress of Russia from 1762 to 1796. She came to power after a coup d'etat against her husband, Peter III. Her long reign helped Russia thrive under a golden age during the Enlightenment. This renaissance led to the founding of many new cities, universities, and theatres, along with large-scale immigration from the rest of Europe and the recognition of Russia as one of the great powers of Europe.