Catherine the Great: life of the week

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Not a drop of Russian blood. A woman in a world ruled by men. A loveless marriage to a man who lacked even a shred of empathy. The odds were always stacked against Catherine the Great when she arrived from Prussia. But this German Princess and child of the Enlightenment was a pol ...  Show more

Catherine the Great came from minor German nobility to become Empress of Russia and one of the most extraordinary women of the eighteenth century. Dan is joined today on the podcast by Hilde Hoogenboom, translator of Catherine the Great’s Memoirs https://www.penguinrandomhouse.co ...  Show more

📖 Episode Transcripts in Link Below ⬇️ Today, we’ll delve into the fascinating life of one of Russia’s most powerful and influential rulers—Catherine the Great. Her reign not only marked a significant period in Russian history but also left an indelible impact on European politi ...  Show more

Strong, determined, cultured and desperate for true love. Catherine the Great was Russia's longest ruling female leader. She was also its last. In hindsight, her rise to power was no accident.Support the show: https://www.aljazeera.com/podcasts/hindsight/