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

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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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