
Full title
Memoirs of the Empress Catherine II. Written by Herself
Language
en
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Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
2014-07-25
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1729–1796
A German-born princess who became one of Russia’s most powerful rulers, she transformed the empire through ambition, political skill, and a deep interest in ideas. Her life combined palace intrigue, sweeping reform, cultural patronage, and relentless expansion.
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