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She expanded the Russian empire from "summary" of Catherine the Great by Robert K. Massie
Catherine's ambition was boundless. She was determined to expand Russia's borders and make it a major European power. With shrewd diplomacy and military might, she successfully added vast territories to the Russian empire. Catherine's first major conquest was the annexation of Crimea. This strategic move not only expanded Russian territory but also weakened the Ottoman Empire, a long-standing rival. By securing Crimea, Catherine gained control over vital trade routes and access to the Black Sea. Her next target was Poland. Catherine saw an opportunity to dismember the weakened Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth and increase Russian influence in Eastern Europe. Through a series of political maneuvers and military interventions, she managed to partition Poland, annexing significant territories to the Russian empire. Catherine's expansionist policies were not limited to land conquests. She also focused on strengthening Russ...
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