History Of Catharine II, Empress Of Russia (1800)

The History of Catherine II, Empress of Russia is a book written by Jean-Henri Castera and originally published in 1800. The book provides a comprehensive account of the life and reign of Catherine II, who ruled Russia from 1762 until her death in 1796. The book begins with an overview of Catherine's early life, including her childhood in Germany and her marriage to Peter III, the heir to the Russian throne. It then goes on to detail Catherine's rise to power, including her coup d'etat against her husband and her subsequent efforts to modernize and reform Russia.Throughout the book, Castera provides insight into Catherine's personality, her relationships with other world leaders, and her impact on Russian society and culture. He also discusses the major events of her reign, including wars with the Ottoman Empire, the partition of Poland, and the Pugachev rebellion.Overall, the History of Catherine II, Empress of Russia is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of Russia or the life of one of its most powerful and influential rulers.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.