For fans of ‘The Great,’ here are the best books and movies to learn more about its central character, recommended by a historian who translated Catherine’s writing

Dec 25, 2021

The Emmy-nominated show ‘The Great’ satirizes Catherine the Great’s life story. Here are the best books to learn more about the Russian empress.

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