Program Type:
Genealogy & HistoryAge Group:
AdultsProgram Description
Event Details
From a German princess to Empress of Russia! Bright, ambitious, and imbued with ideas of the Enlightenment, Catherine rose to power through her wits and wiles, not to mention intrigue and the convenient elimination of her husband. She had grand plans for Russia, and, encouraged by her lover Potemkin, set about the expansion, modernization, and education of the country.
Presented by historian and educator Nancy Maxwell. Having lived in Switzerland for more than 20 years, Nancy brings a European perspective to her enthusiasm for the study of history - a subject that she has taught for over 40 years.
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