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From his childhood to the time he became emperor, he read cool articles, but after he became emperor, his ideals gradually surrendered to reality and he became a representative of the nobility. In comparison, I still prefer Ekaterina in her teenage years, with her unspeakable ambitions and advanced ideas that are incompatible with her surroundings.

The author spent eight years researching previously unknown or inaccessible sources to illustrate the colorful life of Empress Catherine. The daughter of a down-and-out foreign nobleman came to Russia as a result of a political marriage and became a grand duchess. She seized the throne through a palace coup. During her extremely charismatic 34 years in power, she succeeded in expanding her territory and bringing Russia into a new historical period. This is a really great woman and worth reading.

"If I can live to be 200 years old, the whole of Europe will fall under my rule." Only the greatest woman in Russia in the 18th century dared to say such a thing.

Another book that I read intensively, but even so I dare not write even half a word of review. It's not that I'm afraid that I won't express my ideas and will be ridiculed by others for being ignorant and ignorant. Rather, they feel that they are not qualified or worthy to gossip, and they are even more afraid of humiliating and tarnishing this magnificent work.

In the 18th century, Russia was in a storm, and all forces were ready to move. After many years of forbearance and gathering strength, Catherine, who married into the Russian royal family, finally launched a coup, seized the throne, and became a famous empress in Russian history. This empress was amazing and tough-minded. She revitalized the economy internally and expanded her territory externally. Tsarist Russia reached its peak because of this powerful woman, which frightened the whole of Europe. Catherine advocated enlightened professionalism, advocated equality before the law, and strengthened the serfdom system. This book is a great biography, with well-founded descriptions of all aspects of the Queen, especially some little-known early experiences, which also allow us to see the tragic life of the Queen when she was young, which is sad.

I read from this book: During the year when the palace moved to Moscow, social, cultural and political activities in St. Petersburg all stopped. Since there were not many horses left in the city, and there were no carriages walking around, the streets and alleys became overgrown. In fact, Peter the Great chose to establish a new country on the Baltic coast mainly out of the needs of the country, rather than the residents' own choices. The daughter of Peter the Great used to stay temporarily in Moscow for a year. Once she returned to Moscow, all the hereditary nobles were reluctant to leave. Their ancestors have lived in Moscow for generations, and they themselves cherish their palaces and homes in the old capital.

From here, I saw a real emperor, both a talented and strategic monarch and a woman.

I don't know if I was ugly as a child, but I clearly remember people telling me I was ugly so I had to try to show my inner virtue and intelligence. By the time I was fourteen or fifteen, I was already convinced that I was an ugly girl, so I paid more attention to how to possess inner qualities and tried not to care about my appearance. When I was ten years old, I saw a portrait of myself. If the portrait really looked like me, then everyone was right, I was indeed ugly.

In the 18th century, Russia was in a storm, and all forces were ready to move. After many years of forbearance and gathering strength, Catherine, who married into the Russian royal family, finally launched a coup, seized the throne, and became a famous empress in Russian history. This empress was amazing and tough-minded. She revitalized the economy internally and expanded her territory externally. Tsarist Russia reached its peak because of this powerful woman, which frightened the whole of Europe. Catherine advocated enlightened professionalism, advocated equality before the law, and strengthened the serfdom system. This book is a great biography, with well-founded descriptions of all aspects of the Queen, especially some little-known early experiences, which also allow us to see the tragic life of the Queen when she was young, which is sad.

Life biography of Catherine II. Recommended for all girls to read. From the unpopular little German princess and the involuntary Grand Duchess to Catherine II who laid the foundation for Russian culture, architecture, art, and expanded territory. Her achievements during her lifetime were comparable to those of Peter the Great, and she was known as Catherine the Great after her death. The glorious years of a woman, from her first step into Russia at the age of 14 to her final death, a long and wonderful life. When she was young, relying on her parents was a tool for her mother to climb high and enjoy glory. She relied on her husband when she was young and was a tool for the Russian royal family to carry on the family line. All dependence comes with a price. The first thirty-three years of life were gloomy and dull, but the last thirty-three years of life were brilliant. Power is a woman's best tonic. How long will it take to serve people with color? We women do not need to rely on our parents to become princesses, and we do not need to rely on our husbands to become queens. We are already towering trees, why should we be vines and depend on others. Don't be a vine, but use all the upward forces. It's better not to be self-righteous. Each of us must be our own Catherine the Great. Mutual encouragement

The child born from a political marriage who was destined to inherit the title turned out to be a girl. This reality was really hard to accept. Sophia, the emperor's childhood was not that happy. Born in Germany, she was summoned to Russia, where she gained not only knowledge but also power and strategizing in her interactions with people around her. As a result, she launched a coup and became a rare empress in the history of European empires, and she was also the incarnation of Russia. The author of this biography quotes extensively, and the description of the character's life history is very insightful. It is a rare good book.

The detailed historical contribution really shows the queen's life very well. The book describes more about her emotional life and less about her ruling career. Maybe because it has been more than 300 years ago, many historical facts have been lost, but it is still very interesting. As a modern person, I think she is a far-sighted queen who is called the Great Emperor. Her personality charm is still impressive when I read it today.

I particularly liked the story of her enduring humiliation for 18 years and finally seizing the throne through a palace coup. It was so admirable. Her character is also very distinctive, brave, resourceful, and politically savvy. This book made me understand how a strong woman can succeed in a male-dominated world. It is worth reading!

"I have always been willing to give in to gentleness and reason all my life. Oppression will only make me rise up to resist." This is the resistance of the young Emperor Catherine the Great when she faced a rotten and rigid teacher. She was not a child that her mother expected. Her mother disliked her after she was born, but It was the encouragement and warmth she received from the governess Elisabeth Barber Caddell that made Sophia develop a love for French. She commented that the governess was a noble soul, rich in education, and had a heart of gold. I think the Queen was also a person with a noble soul.

Finally finished reading it! Don't miss every chapter. Ling Ling always read it for a lot of time. Occasionally I listen to the book and mostly watch it. First of all, I recommend this book to be read after junior high school. To be cautious, it is more appropriate to read it after college. The reason why I say junior high school is because the historical events of the storming of the Bastille in the second part of the book are studied in junior high school. Combining this book will be more touching. I disagree with some previous readers' comments, saying that the first half is good, but the second half is all about male doting. Not really! ! ! The male favorite is really just a bit of a narrative, and more of it is about Yekaterina using the male favorite to achieve her own goals. For example, Potemkin is the best example. Regardless of whether you are a man or a woman, if you really understand the book Queen, you will understand the secret of a long-lasting and good relationship. No need to go into details. The good thing about this book is that the historical figures are three-dimensional. Ekaterina is not perfect and has many shortcomings, but her ability to govern is very powerful and she is a wise king. There are many advantages too. Reading is more powerful for women. It does not mean becoming a queen, but it helps to grow. If you read with your heart, you will gain something.

The Queen's life, from enduring humiliation and being unpopular, to her glorious reign, all showed her strength. Although ordinary people live a mediocre life, they still have to live the way they want. Remember not to become angry and unstable because of other people's thoughts and actions, or even to self-destruction. In adversity, you should improve yourself even more.

A very good historical literary novel, I must give it a thumbs up!

Very good, I really like listening to it

Good looking and very valuable

I didn't have a chance to watch the TV series, so I had to listen to the novel.