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“Theoretically a straightforward biography, it illumines far more than the life of that amazing woman; a brilliant court, Russia itself, sparkle before our eyes” Antonia Fraser The Good Book Guide.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Catherine the Great- The Empress Bunny!, Jan 18 1999

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This was a very enjoyable book. A little long on the many, and I mean many, romantic flings that Catherine had and a little short on the foreign policy issues facing Russia and this time. As a result, the book sometimes teeters on becoming a romance novel or soap opera. However, it is especially strong in covering Catherine's early years, her relationship with Elizabeth and her ascension to power. I absolutely recommend this book to anyone interested in Czarist Russia, dynamic characters such as Catherine, or just good historical novels. Strung together well, holds your attention, and wonderfully written. Good research with an abundance of original letters to draw upon and discuss in context.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome book, Jan 30 2000

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I read this book for a school project, expecting it to be boring. But the way the book was written made it really easy to understand. I like the author, and I think this is his best work. This is a great way to get information, or to just read for fun. I reccomend this book to everyone! (but watch out for the Russian names! )

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5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book, Aug 28 2000

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This is a skillfully written story of a great Russian Czarina. This biography reads like a novel and keeps the reader's attention to the very end. This is one of the few historic books on Russia written by a non-Russian author that paints an honest and accurate picture of the Russian life and politics of that period. I recommend this book to everyone interested in history, intrigue and romance.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Good Book
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