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Catherine the Great Free FREE CATHERINE THE GREAT PDF Robert K. Massie | 656 pages | 14 Jul 2016 | Head of Zeus | 9781784975845 | English | London, United Kingdom Catherine the Great: Official Website for the Series | HBO Catherine the Great May 2, —Nov. She expanded Russia's borders to the Black Sea and into central Europe during her reign. She also promoted westernization and modernization for her country, though it was within the context of maintaining her autocratic control over Russia and increasing the power of the landed gentry over the serfs. She was known as Frederike or Fredericka. As was common for royal and noblewomen, she was educated at home by tutors. She learned French and German and also studied history, music, and the religion of her homeland, Lutheranism. Elizabeth, unmarried and childless, had named Peter as her heir to the Russian throne. Peter, though the Romanov heir, was a German prince. Peter the Great had 14 children by his two wives, only three of whom survived to adulthood. His son Alexei died in prison, convicted of plotting to overthrow his father. Anna had died in following the birth of her only son, a Catherine the Great years Catherine the Great her father died and while her mother Catherine I of Russia ruled. Though Catherine had the support of Peter's mother, the Empress Elizabeth, she disliked her husband—Catherine later wrote she Catherine the Great been more interested in the crown than the person—and first Peter and then Catherine were unfaithful. Her first son Paul later emperor or czar of Russia as Paul I, was Catherine the Great nine years into the marriage, Catherine the Great some question whether his father was Catherine's husband. Her second child, daughter Anna, was likely fathered by Stanislaw Poniatowski. Her youngest child Alexei was most likely the son of Grigory Orlov. All three were officially recorded, however, as Peter's children. She considered fleeing, as many thought that Peter would divorce her, but Peter's actions Catherine the Great emperor soon Catherine the Great to a coup against him. Military, church, and government leaders removed Peter from the throne, planning to install Paul, then 7 years old, as his replacement. Catherine, however, with the help of her lover Orlov won over the military in St. Petersburg and gained the throne for herself inlater naming Paul as her heir. Soon after, she may have been behind Peter's death. Her early years as empress were devoted to gaining the support of the military and nobility to strengthen her claim as empress. Catherine the Great had her ministers carry out domestic and foreign policies designed to establish stability and peace; instituted reforms inspired by the Catherine the Greata philosophical, intellectual, and cultural movement of the 17th and 18th centuries; and updated Russia's legal system to provide equality of people under the law. Stanislas, the king of Poland, was Catherine's former lover, and in Catherine sent troops to Poland to help him suppress a revolt. The rebels brought in Turkey as an ally, and the Turks declared war on Russia. When Russia beat the Turkish troops, the Austrians threatened Russia with war. Russia and Austria partitioned Poland in ByRussia and Turkey had signed a peace treaty, with Russia winning the right to Catherine the Great the Black Sea for shipping. Catherine the Great took several battles to defeat the rebellion, and after this uprising that included many of the lower classes, Catherine backed off many of her reforms to benefit that stratum of society. Catherine then began reorganizing government in the provinces, strengthening the role of the nobility and making operations more efficient. Catherine the Great also tried to reform municipal government and expand education. She wanted Russia to be seen as a model of civilization, so she paid considerable attention Catherine the Great the arts and sciences to establish the capital of St. Petersburg as a major center for culture. Catherine sought the support of Austria in moving against Turkey and planned to seize Turkey's European lands. InTurkey's ruler declared war on Russia. By that time, Austria and other European powers had withdrawn from their alliances with Russia, so Catherine wasn't able to realize her plan to take over lands as far as Constantinople. Polish nationalists again rebelled against Russian influence, and in Russia and Prussia annexed more Polish territory. In Russia, Prussia, and Austria annexed the rest of Poland. Catherine became concerned that her son Paul was not emotionally fit to rule. She planned to remove him from the succession and name Paul's son Alexander as heir. But before she could make the change, she died of a stroke on Nov. Her son Paul ascended to the throne. Russians continue to admire Catherine for increasing the boundaries of the country and streamlining its governance. At the end of her reign, Russia had broadened to the west and south over more thansquare miles; provinces had been reorganized and towns renovated, expanded, or built from scratch; trade had Catherine the Great military battles had been won; and the royal court had transformed into an attraction for the greatest minds of Europe. Though outside observers acknowledged her energy and Catherine the Great ability, they saw her more as a Catherine the Great, unscrupulous ruler, egotistical, pretentious, and domineering, a woman of action who could be ruthless when it served her or the state. She was also widely known for Catherine the Great lusty, having taken young lovers up to her death at age Share Flipboard Email. Jone Johnson Lewis. Women's History Writer. Jone Johnson Lewis is a women's history writer who has been involved with the women's movement since the late s. She is a former faculty member of the Humanist Institute. ThoughtCo uses cookies to provide you with a great user experience. By using ThoughtCo, you accept our. Catherine the Great | Biography, Facts, & Accomplishments | Britannica Zubov is used to spy on her. Grigory is ailing from a virus he caught in Crimea. She tries to keep her grandson Alexander from his Two years pass and Grigory returns from the Catherine the Great war. He and Catherine start a torrid affair. Catherine the Great throwing her husband off the throne, and having his successor jailed, and eventually murdered, Catherine will stop Catherine the Great nothing to keep her position. Even her own son is a threat to her. Build up your Halloween Watchlist Catherine the Great our list of the most popular horror titles on Netflix in October. See the list. Title: Catherine Catherine the Great Great —. Amidst scandal, intrigue and immense conflict, Russian Czarina Catherine the Great Dame Helen Mirren develops a unique and devoted relationship with Grigory Potemkin Jason Clarke as they overcome their adversaries and serve as the architects of modern-day Russia. Catherine the Great drama starts late in the life of Catherine the Great, I would rather have seen more about her earlier life when she first married Peter and her rise to power. This seems to concentrate more on her sexual proclivities as an aging not particularly attractive despot. Looking for something to watch? Catherine the Great an adventure below and discover your next favorite movie or TV show. Visit our What to Watch page. Sign In. Keep track of everything you watch; tell your friends. Full Cast and Crew. Release Dates. Official Sites. Company Credits. Technical Specs. Episode List. Plot Summary. Plot Keywords. Parents Guide. External Sites. User Reviews. User Ratings. External Reviews. Metacritic Reviews. 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Edit Cast Series cast summary: Helen Mirren Catherine the Great 4 episodes, Jason Clarke Grigory Potemkin 4 episodes, Gina McKee Alexi Orlov 4 episodes, Joseph Quinn Prince Paul 4 episodes, Clive Russell Grigory Orlov Catherine the Great episodes, Valery Altamar Sarah 4 episodes, Aiste Gramantaite Lady in Waiting 4 episodes, Rory Kinnear Minister Panin 3 episodes, Thomas Doherty Peter Zavadovsky 3 episodes, Georgina Beedle Princess Natalia 3 episodes, Camilla Borghesani Lady in Waiting 3 episodes, James Northcote Alexander Bezborodko 2 episodes, John Hodgkinson Rumyantsev 2 episodes, Adam El Hagar Valerian Zubov 2 episodes, Catherine the Great Clarke Landgrave of Hesse Darmstadt 2 episodes, Ilona Bagele Landgrave's Wife 2 episodes, Iain Mitchell Edit Storyline Amidst scandal, intrigue and immense conflict, Russian Czarina Catherine the Great Dame Helen Mirren develops a unique and devoted relationship with Grigory Potemkin Jason Clarke as they overcome their adversaries and serve as the architects of modern-day Russia. 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