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Jun 01, 2016mstottlemire rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
This book is quite amazing - it is so dense and intimidating yet somehow the author manages to lay out a complex history and personal narrative in a way that is understandable and easily followed. I knew practically nothing about Catherine the Great/18th century Europe before beginning this book, but through the skill of Massie I had no trouble making my way through this fascinating work. Catherine the Great was simultaneously powerful on the continent, but extremely vulnerable in her personal life. A great read! One note: this is a large book/long audiobook and may need to be renewed past the original due date to finish.