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She ruled as empress for over thirty years from "summary" of Catherine the Great by Robert K. Massie
For more than three decades, Catherine the Great held power as empress of Russia. Her reign was marked by a series of significant reforms and achievements that left a lasting impact on the country. With a keen and ambitious mind, Catherine sought to modernize and strengthen Russia, both politically and culturally. During her rule, Catherine focused on expanding the borders of the Russian Empire, annexing new territories and consolidating Russian influence in Eastern Europe. She was a skilled diplomat, negotiating various alliances and treaties that furthered Russia's strategic interests on the world stage. Catherine was also a patron of the arts and sciences, p...
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