The extraordinary story of an obscure young German princess who traveled to Russia at 14 and rose to become one of the most remarkable, powerful, and captivating women in history.
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The extraordinary story of an obscure young German princess who traveled to Russia at 14 and rose to become one of the most remarkable, powerful, and captivating women in history.
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Seller's Description:
Fair. Item is Ex-library rental. Includes disc s case and artwork. Will have slight to moderate wear library security stickers and ink writing. Artwork may have been modified for library case.
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Seller's Description:
Very good in good dust jacket. Unabridged CD Audio Book, all 19 discs polished and played well when checked, case w/original artwork intact w/edgewear, likely withdrawn library but no stamps or stickers on case or discs. 19 CDs in clamshell. Audience: General/trade.
I don't read a lot of biographies; I prefer well-researched historical fiction. However, this book was beautifully written and highly interesting to boot; I could scarcely put it down. I bought a copy for my mother and then went out and bought Massie's "Peter the Great," which I am currently reading. I highly recommend it.
Barbara E
Jun 5, 2014
Reads like a Historical Novel
Readable biography of an amazing woman. The first half is about her life growing up and moving to Russia. The second half is her life as Empress. A fascinating story.
LorraineL
Aug 16, 2012
Very readable biography of Catherine the Great
After hearing the author, Robert Massie, interviewed on Public Radio, I was determined to read this book about Catherine the Great. He used the letters and other writings of this remarkable woman to bring her to life for the reader. I think this is a highly-recommendable book.
