10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «CATHERINE II»
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Catherine II in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to
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1
The Memoirs of
Catherine the Great
It is an indispensable work for anyone interested in Catherine the Great, Russian history, or the eighteenth century. From the Hardcover edition.
Catherine the Great,
2007
2
Catherine the Great: Life and Legend
" The result of twenty years' research by one of America's leading narrative historians of modern Russia, this truly impressive work offers a much-needed, balanced reappraisal of one of history's most scandal-ridden figures.
3
Two Comedies by
Catherine the Great, Empress of Russia: Oh, ...
Catherine the Great (1729-1796) wrote over two dozen plays and operettas, but not until this edition has a complete translation of any of them been available to an English- speaking readership.
Catherine II (Empress of Russia), Lurana Donnels O'Malley,
1998
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Catherine the Great: Portrait of a Woman
In this book, an eternally fascinating woman is returned to life. “[A] compelling portrait not just of a Russian titan, but also of a flesh-and-blood woman.”—Newsweek “An absorbing, satisfying biography.”—Los Angeles Times ...
When Catherine II died in St Petersburg in 1796 the world sensed the loss of the most celebrated monarch of Europe - something no one would have predicted at the birth sixty-seven years before of an obscure German princess, Sophie of Anhalt ...
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Russian Overseas Commerce with Great Britain During the ...
In the wake of the coup that brought Catherine II to the throne, the courtiers who
had surrounded her, Peter III, and Elizabeth, vied for influence and power. The
process that determined "the political core of the ruling class" who would assist ...
7
Documents of
Catherine the Great: The Correspondence with ...
This 1931 volume includes key documents relating to Catherine II of Russia. An introduction and notes are provided, together with a chronological table covering events between 1762 and 1777.
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Creating the Empress: Politics and Poetry in the Age of ...
Each chapter of the book revolves around the major events of Catherine's reign (as well as some major literary works) that give a broad framework to discuss the evolution of important recurring motifs and images.
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Catherine II of Russia - Influential Women in History
This book is part of a series on historical female figures. It features Catherine the Great who married Peter III and upon his assassination in 1762 reigned as Empress of Russia until her death in 1796.
10
The Original Diva: the Life and Times of
Catherine II the Great
Peter the Great ceded entire villages to favored nobles, while Catherine II the
Great confirmed the authority of the nobles over the serfs in return for the nobles'
political cooperation. The unrest intensified as the 18th century wore on, with
more ...
10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «CATHERINE II»
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Shanghai and Kremlin museums display Russian weapons
And this piece of jewelry with sapphires was a gift to Empress Catherine II. The exhibition will run until October 10. Admission is free. To help ... «ecns, Jul 15»
Putin's War on Ukraine Is More Important Than Greek Debt
Putin publicly presented a second idea April 17: the seizure of "Novorossiya," the Catherine II-era term for eight eastern and southern regions of ... «Newsweek, Jul 15»
This Day, July 4, In Jewish History by Mitchell A. Levin
1794: Catherine II of Russia restricted the area where Jews were permitted to trade. 1802: The U.S. Military Academy opens its doors at West ... «Cleveland Jewish News, Jul 15»
The Legacy of Catherine the Great
Portrait of Catherine II 1776–77, oil on canvas, 271.0 х 189.5 cm, Alexander Roslin, 1718–93. The State Hermitage Museum, St Petersburg ... «The Guardian, Jul 15»
'A Walk in the [Very Scary] Woods' at the MV Playhouse: An old and …
(Yes, they had despots, some of them Terrible such as Ivan, but many of them, like Catherine II — good chum of Voltaire's — were more ... «Martha's Vineyard Times, Jul 15»
The New Ten's Two-Body Problem
... them Anne of England (who ruled from 1702–1707), Maria Theresa of Austria (1740–1780), Catherine II (the Great) of Russia (1762–1796). «The New Yorker, Jun 15»
Russia Has More Beauty Than the White Nights
It was Catherine II who, in 1776, gave Prince Urusov the honor of upholding performances of balls, masquerades, and other forms of ... «Guardian Liberty Voice, Jun 15»
Boris Danik: Collapse of anti-crisis
... the Zaporozhian Kosaks with their fortress, the Sich, not far from today's Dnipropetrovsk, until its destruction by Russia's Catherine II in 1775. «Kyiv Post, Jun 15»
This Week in World War I, June 21-27, 1915
A similar alliance had existed between Catherine II (the Great) of Russia and Fredrick II of Prussia. Their mutual animosities notwithstanding, ... «Huffington Post, Jun 15»
Restless in Odessa
... Bulgarians, Greeks, Albanians, Germans, invited by Catherine II. They remained grateful to the Russian Empire for the land they received.'. «The Interpreter, May 15»