This is a biography of the German princess who became the absolute ruler of the Russian empire and won for herself the reputation of being a great enlightened monarch.
Presents a brief biography of Catherine the Great, ruler of Russia, providing information her family life, her education, and her influence on Russian history. Includes time line.
A commemorative look at the royal wedding that impressed the world includes background photos of William and Kate and their families; photos of Buckingham Palace and other famous royal weddings; and plenty color photos that showcase the glitz and glamour of the marriage of the century, the royal wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton.
A biography of Catherine the Great, focusing on the private life of the Russian ruler, discussing her marriage, her affairs, and her attempts to establish Russia as a major European power.
A biography of the German princess who became the absolute ruler of the Russian empire and won for herself the reputation of a great enlightened monarch.
Chronicles the life of eighteenth-century Russian empress Catherine the Great, covering such aspects as her difficult early years of marriage, her fierce ambition, and the political intrigue that shaped her reign.
A biography of the German princess who became the absolute ruler of the Russian empire and won for herself the reputation of a great enlightened monarch.
A fictional diary of Princess Sophie, later named Catherine, from 1743 until 1745, when at age fifteen she is married to her second cousin Peter, Grand Duke of Russia, who will one day be Emperor. Includes historical notes on her later life.
