Catherine the Great
Originally a German princess married to the Tsar, Catherine seized power in Russia to become Catherine II (1762 - 96). Her rule was characterised partly by reforms and modernisation, but also by her forceful rule and dominant personality. Unfortunately, the slurs of her enemies usually impinge on any discussion.
Catherine the Great - Not Death By Horse
This entry into our 'Debuking Historical Myths' series looks at how Catherine the Great really died.
This entry into our 'Debuking Historical Myths' series looks at how Catherine the Great really died.
About: Catherine the Great
Your Guide to Women's History presents a biography of Catherine the Great, supplemented by links, a bibliography and other information.
Your Guide to Women's History presents a biography of Catherine the Great, supplemented by links, a bibliography and other information.
Biography: Catherine the Great
This considered and succinct biography would make an excellent introduction to the Empress, and a picture of a younger Catherine the Great gives support.
This considered and succinct biography would make an excellent introduction to the Empress, and a picture of a younger Catherine the Great gives support.
Catherine the Great
Written by Ursula Grosser Dixon of Ursula's History Web, this erudite and well-informed feature includes a detailed narrative of Catherine's life and a passionate plea for commentators to stop voyeuristically obsessing over the Empresses romances. One of the best sites on Catherine the Great.
Written by Ursula Grosser Dixon of Ursula's History Web, this erudite and well-informed feature includes a detailed narrative of Catherine's life and a passionate plea for commentators to stop voyeuristically obsessing over the Empresses romances. One of the best sites on Catherine the Great.
Small Set of Sources
Excerpts from three sources relating to Catherine the Great: part of her Proposals for a New Law Code and the 1767 Decree on Serfs, as well as part of a letter by the Baron de Breteuil (a French diplomat based in Moscow) discussing, the then Princess, Catherine’s character.
Excerpts from three sources relating to Catherine the Great: part of her Proposals for a New Law Code and the 1767 Decree on Serfs, as well as part of a letter by the Baron de Breteuil (a French diplomat based in Moscow) discussing, the then Princess, Catherine’s character.
'The Ascent of Catherine the Great'
This is an earthy and light-hearted account of Catherine the Great's rise to power. The article is fun to read, focusing on human nature rather than economic or political factors. An earlier article, which deals almost solely with Catherine and her husbands unusual marital relations, is here.
This is an earthy and light-hearted account of Catherine the Great's rise to power. The article is fun to read, focusing on human nature rather than economic or political factors. An earlier article, which deals almost solely with Catherine and her husbands unusual marital relations, is here.