Catherine: Inside the Heart and Mind of a Great Monarch (The

Catherine: Inside the Heart and Mind of a Great Monarch (The Volga Flows Forever Book 1)

"You look astonishingly pretty," admits Johanna when Sophia steps out of her bedroom dressed in Ulrika's magnificent gown. Sophia is stunned, halting in mid-step. This is rare praise from her cold mother, so she must, indeed, look very good. At Frederick's side during the elaborate court dinner, Sophia shines and sparkles with youth and wit. The monarch is very pleased with his choice. Indeed, he is so enamored with the girl that he opens his purse to outfit mother and daughter, both woefully deficient in material matters appropriate for court life.

So begins the transformation of Princess Sophia of Anhalt-Zerbst into Catherine the Great of Russia. The personal and professional triumphs and tribulations of this remarkable woman are retold by Sigrid Weidenweber, whose research into the life of Catherine reveals a new perspective on Catherine, from the inside out. Sigrid portrays with heartfeld understanding what it was like to have been such a major European political and military, social and cultural figure during the eighteenth century.

WHAT OTHERS ARE SAYING ...

â€œThe admirers of literature and history will welcome this trilogy as a ray of light suddenly invading our age of darkness. Well researched and well written, it gives a unique insight into the tragic and fascinating story of Volga Germans over three centuries. Pasrts of it (such as volume 3) can and should be turned into an excellent movie, too. A reader who prides himself in his knowledge of history will still learn much from this book. A reader of most refined literary taste will still find it difficult to put down. Both will be eagerly waiting for Sigrid's next work.â€ â€“ Vladimir Bukovsky, Russian political activist and author

â€œWith great skill and passion Sigrid Weidenweber unveils an epic and important historical journey, bringing to life the danger, violence, and intrigue of European royalty through the eyes of one of its most prominent and fascinating members.â€ â€“ Tim Green, New York Times bestselling author

â€œGreat nations become great because of great people. Sigrid has combined her research and writing skills to trace the story of one of Russiaâ€™s great leaders. Catherine is superb reading about an exciting monarch who changed the course of European history â€“ a real â€˜page turnerâ€™!â€ â€“ John Van Diest, Founder, Multnomah Press, & Associate Publisher, Tyndale House Publishers

â€œSigrid Weidenweber has carefully researched the history of the times, and presented it so colorfully that one would think she was an eyewitness to all the intrigue at the Russian court in the 18th century. It's excellent, engrossing reading!â€ â€“ Paul L. Maier, Western Michigan University

â€œâ€¦ a splendid fictional, yet historical romp through the fragile crystal of the eighteenth century.â€ â€“ Dona Reeves-Marquardt, Texas State University

Country	USA
Author	Sigrid Weidenweber
Binding	Kindle Edition
Format	Kindle eBook
IsAdultProduct
Label	Green E-Books
Manufacturer	Green E-Books
NumberOfPages	423
PublicationDate	2011-06-14
Publisher	Green E-Books
ReleaseDate	2011-06-14
Studio	Green E-Books

Catherine: Inside the Heart and Mind of a Great Monarch (The Volga Flows Forever Book 1)

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