Catherine: The Portrait of an Empress

By Gina Kaus

Book Overview

Catherine: The Portrait of an Empress is a biography written by Gina Kaus that explores the life of Catherine the Great, one of the most powerful and influential women in history. This book takes readers on a journey through Catherine's life, from her humble beginnings as a German princess to her rise to power as the Empress of Russia. Kaus delves into Catherine's personal life, including her relationships with her lovers, her children, and her courtiers, as well as her political achievements and the challenges she faced as a female ruler in a male-dominated world. The book also examines Catherine's legacy, exploring how she shaped Russia's cultural and political landscape during her reign. With vivid detail and expert analysis, Catherine: The Portrait of an Empress offers a fascinating look at the life of one of history's most remarkable women.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1417986735
• ISBN13: 9781417986736
• Release Date: March 2005
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 424 Pages
• Weight: 1.36 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"