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Catherine was a strategic diplomat from "summary" of Catherine the Great by Robert K. Massie
Catherine demonstrated a remarkable ability to navigate the complex world of diplomacy with skill and finesse. She understood the importance of forming alliances and maintaining relationships with other powerful nations in order to secure her position as ruler of Russia. Catherine was not content to simply react to events as they unfolded; instead, she took a proactive approach to diplomacy, always looking for opportunities to advance Russia's interests on the global stage. One of Catherine's most notable diplomatic achievements was her successful alliance with Austria. Despite their historical enmity, Catherine recognized the strategic value of forming an alliance with Austria in order to counterbalance the influence of Prussia in Europe. Through a series of careful negotiations and diplomatic maneuvers, Catherine was able to secure the support of the Austrian Empress Maria Theresa, forging a powerful partnership that would shape the course of European politics for years to come. Catherine's diplomati...
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