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Catherine The Great By Henri Troyat
Catherine The Great By Henri Troyat
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1980 Hardcover,
Dust Jacket
E P Dutton
Good Condition
Biography
Henri Troyat's Catherine the Great is a 1977 biography detailing the life of the German-born empress who came to embody Russia, covering her rise to power, her political and military achievements, her extravagant court, and her many lovers, including Grigory Potemkin, while also highlighting the harsh conditions for Russian serfs. The book explores her transformation from a minor German princess into one of Russia's most powerful and influential rulers, known for westernizing the country and championing the arts.
