I love reading historical fiction and nonfiction, especially about women royalty, so this book was a perfect fit. It was an indepth look at one of history's most maligned women. Much has been made of her young lovers, with many untruths tossed about. What it comes down to is, Catherine was a strong woman who took control of a country she loved from a weak husband, and became one of Russia's best rulers.
This book was extremely well-researched with lots of backstory included, so you know not only what happened in Russia, but how other countries played an important role. I had never known how strongly the French Revolution affected Catherine and her ruling. All in all, this is a must read for fans of history, royalty, or outstanding biographies.
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