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Her husband proved to be unstable from "summary" of Catherine the Great by Robert K. Massie
The young princess Catherine had high hopes when she arrived in Russia to marry the future Emperor Peter III. She believed that their union would bring stability and happiness to the troubled Russian court. However, as time passed, it became increasingly clear that her husband was not the man she had hoped he would be. Peter III's erratic behavior and unpredictable mood swings caused chaos and confusion at court. He was prone to fits of anger and jealousy, often lashing out at those around him for no reason. His inability to make decisions or stick to a course of action only added to the sense of instability that pervaded the palace. Catherine soon realized that Peter III was not fit to rule. His lack of interest in governing, coupled with his strange and often childish behavior, made it clear that he was not cut out for the responsibilities of leadership. As Catherine's influence grew, Peter's grip on power weakened, further destabilizing the already fragile political situation. Despite Catherine's best efforts to support her husband and guide him in his role as Emperor, it became increasingly apparent that he was not capable of fulfilling his duties. His erratic behavior and lack of leadership skills only served to undermine her own position and cast doubt on the future of the Russian Empire. In the end, Catherine was forced to take matters into her own hands. She orchestrated a coup against her husband, deposing him from the throne and declaring herself the ruler of Russia. Peter III's reign had been marked by instability and uncertainty, but Catherine's ascension brought a new sense of order and purpose to the Russian court.
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