The fascinating true story behind HBO's Catherine the Great starring Dame Helen Mirren as Catherine the Great.Born into a minor noble family, Catherine transformed herself into empress of Russia by sheer determination. For thirty-four years, the government, foreign policy, cultural development and welfare of the Russian people were in her hands. She dealt with domestic rebellion, foreign wars and the tidal wave of political change and violence churned up by the French Revolution.
Robert K. Massie brings an eternally fascinating woman together with her family, friends, ministers, generals, lovers and enemies - vividly and triumphantly to life.
History offers few stories richer than that of Catherine the Great.
- ISBN10 178954453X
- ISBN13 9781789544534
- Publish Date 8 August 2019 (first published 8 November 2011)
- Publish Status Active
- Publish Country GB
- Imprint Apollo
- Edition Reissue
- Format Paperback (B-Format (198x129 mm))
- Pages 800
- Language English