Russia in the Age of Catherine the Great

A masterly study of one of the most colorful monarchs in all of history. “Magisterial and authoritative.a panoramic view of Russia’s social, political, economic and culture development.”– The New York Times Book Review . “Reads with the excitement of good fiction.a sparkling story.”– Chicago Sun-Times . “Highly recommended.”– Choice . “Engrossing narrative is rich with human interest and transports the reader back into 18th-century Russia.”– Publishers Weekly . “A well-balanced scholarly treatment.meticulous research.”– Library Journal .