Catherine the Great (Life & Times) [Paperback]

Michael Streeter (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 25, 2007 | Series: Life&Times

The story of Catherine the Great is an extraordinary one. Born Princess Sophia Augusta zu Anhalt-Zerbst, a German princess in a family of modest means, she became one of the greatest rulers of the vast Russian Empire in the eighteenth century. But this was no romantic story of a fairytale princess. Though attractive and much-courted, Catherine was above all courageous, shrewd and intelligent, qualities she needed to overcome the many heartaches and obstacles in her early life including a disastrous marriage to the rightful heir to the Russian throne, Peter III. Soon after Peter became ruler Catherine seized power and he was murdered. For more than thirty years this 'foreign' princess then ruled the growing empire with a vigor and fervor equal to that of any Russian.

Editorial Reviews

Review

'It was Catherine the Great's formidable persona, plus an enquiring intellect ... that helped to drag Russia into the 18th century. Michael Streeter scotches some of the grosser rumours that surrounded her and retells, with assurance, the tale of that extraordinary woman.' -- Seven Sunday Telegraph

About the Author

Michael Streeter is a writer and journalist who worked for many years in Fleet Street, including spells as news editor of the Independent on Sunday and as editor of the Scottish Daily Express. Michael has written books on a variety of subjects ranging from the history of witchcraft, Internet crime to a biography of Franco (2005) for the Life&Times series.

Product Details

• Paperback: 192 pages
• Publisher: Haus Publishers Ltd. (April 25, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1905791062
• ISBN-13: 978-1905791064
• Product Dimensions: 7.6 x 5 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.1 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,806,602 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)