Summary
Simon Sebag Montefiore: Catherine the Great and Potemkin
It was the most successful political partnership in history - as sensual and fiery as it was creative and visionary. Catherine the Great was known for her passion and imperial ambitions. Prince Potemkin, extremely confident and extremely gifted, was the love of her life and her co-ruler. Together they conquered Ukraine and Crimea and defined the Russian Empire. Their love was so tumultuous that they agreed to share power and leave Potemka free to love her beautiful cousins, and Catherine to take young favourites. But these "twin souls" loved each other until the end. Based on their intimate letters and extensive research, this acclaimed biography from the pen of Simon Seabag Montefiore restores the imperial partners to their rightful place among the giants of their era.
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