#340 | Catherine The Great | Russia’s Fearless Empress

She seized power from her weak husband and would go down in history as a strong and powerful Empress.

In this episode, we look at how Catherine The Great managed it, and how she was a victim of terrible double standards against women.

• The arrival of a 14-year-old princess • The early life & character of Catherine the Great • Her relationship with her husband, Peter • Her miscarriages & the birth of Paul • Taking steps to ensure her own protection • The death of Empress Elizabeth • The coup & overthrowing of Peter • Becoming empress of Russia • Leading the country & national reforms • Her attempts to reform serfdom • The Pugachev revolt • Expanding Russian territories • The lovers of Catherine I (and inherent sexism) • The tater reforms of Catherine I • The death and legacy of Catherine I

Full interactive transcript, subtitles and key vocabulary available on the website: https://www.leonardoenglish.com/podcasts/catherine-the-great

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