The Life Of Catherine The Great Of Russia (1914)

""The Life of Catherine the Great of Russia"" is a biography written by Edward Arthur Brayley Hodgetts in 1914. The book offers a detailed account of the life and reign of Catherine II, also known as Catherine the Great, who ruled Russia from 1762 until her death in 1796. The author examines the political, social, and cultural context of Catherine's reign, highlighting her accomplishments and challenges as a female monarch in a male-dominated society. The book covers Catherine's early life, her rise to power, her reforms, her relationships, and her legacy. It also explores the cultural and intellectual achievements of Catherine's court, including her patronage of the arts and literature. Overall, the book provides a comprehensive and engaging portrait of one of the most powerful and influential women in history.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.