Catherine the Great: How a German Princess Ruled Russia

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CATHERINE THE GREAT

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By Woo English Posted on May 14, 2025

In Category - B1 pre-intermediate, B1+ intermediate, B2 intermediate-plus, B2+ upper-intermediate, C1 advanced, C2 unabridged, Free Ebooks

Authors: wooenglish In Year : 2025

Key Word: Catherine the Great, Catherine II, Russian Empire, Empress of Russia, Enlightenment ruler, 18th century Russia, Romanov dynasty, Potemkin villages, Pugachev Rebellion, Hermitage Museum, serfdom reform, partitions of Poland, Russian expansion, Gregory Potemkin, Paul I, Peter III coup, female rulers in history, royal scandals, enlightened despotism, St. Petersburg architecture, Black Sea access Target Reader: B1 English Learners

Book Edition: Free Edition Number of Pages: 61

Rising from a German princess to Russia's most powerful ruler, Catherine the Great modernized her empire through bold reforms, military expansion, and cultural patronage. This brilliant strategist defied expectations to become one of history's most influential female leaders, leaving a legacy that shaped Russia's destiny.

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Discover the extraordinary life of Catherine the Great, the brilliant and ambitious ruler who transformed Russia into a global power. From her rise as a German princess to becoming Russia’s longest-reigning female empress, this book unveils her political genius, military conquests, and cultural reforms that shaped an empire.

Explore her enlightened leadership, fierce diplomacy, and controversial personal life—including her rise to power through a coup, passionate love affairs, and clashes with rebellion. Learn how she modernized Russia, expanded its borders, and championed the arts and education, leaving a legacy that still resonates today.

Perfect for history lovers, students, and leaders, this engaging account blends drama, strategy, and insight into one of history’s most powerful women.