Massie, Robert K., 1929-

Catherine the Great : portrait of a woman / Robert K. Massie. - 1st ed. - New York : Random House, c2011. - xiii, 625 p. : ill. (some col.), maps ; 25 cm.

Includes bibliographical references (p. [577]-579) and index.

Presents a reconstruction of the eighteenth-century empress's life that covers her efforts to engage Russia in the cultural life of Europe, her creation of the Hermitage, and her numerous scandal-free romantic affairs.

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Catherine II, Empress of Russia, 1729-1796.


Empresses--Russia--Biography.


Russia--Kings and rulers--Biography.
Russia--History--Catherine II, 1762-1796.

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