Catherine the Great

by Kireet Joshi

In the perspective of humanity's evolution, Sophia of Anhalt-Zerbst, who was born the elder daughter of an obscure, noble German family and who died as Catherine the Great, Empress of Russia, stands as an example of what one woman's unshakable faith, confidence in her destiny and own inner lights, can achieve over obstacles, failures and enemies. Introduction, text and notes. Value-oriented Education Series.