Catherine the Great: fact and fiction
Ahead of a major new TV drama, Janet Hartley explores Catherine the Great’s life and considers whether there is any truth behind the scandals associated with her
Published: October 3, 2019 at 3:24 PM
Ahead of a major new TV drama about the Russian empress, historian Janet Hartley explores Catherine the Great’s life and considers whether there is any truth behind the scandals that continue to damage her reputation.
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