Catherine the Great
Catherine the Great of Russia: more resources on Catherine the Great, her relationship to her husband Peter, and more. Catherine the Great ruled as an absolute monarch after the death of her husband Peter.
Catherine the Great
Born a princess in Germany, Catherine the Great reigned over Russia and saw its extension to the Black Sea and into Central Europe. From your Guide: a brief summary of the life of Catherine the Great plus links to more information on the Net, elsewhere on About, and in print.
Catherine the Great: Not Death by Horse
From Robert Wilde, About's European History Guide: an assessment of the commonly-held belief about Catherine the Great's death, supposedly by being crushed by a horse.
Modern History Sourcebook: Catherine the Great
Original (translated) documents written by Catherine the Great of Russia.
Portrait of Catherine II
From the Hillwood Museum, with comments on the importance of art and portraits to her role.