University lecture highlights the negative impact of the great ruler's reign on the common Russian people. Requires RealPlayer.

Recounts the early life, rise to power and achievements of this German princess who went on to rule Russia in the eighteenth century.

Read a concise history of the reign of the Empress of Russia in the Age of Enlightenment and learn about her successes and failures.

History of the Russian Empress provides an analysis of her personality and ruling style. Includes a broader look at the Romanav Dynasty.

Read excerpts from a letter describing her written by a contemporary, from her Proposals for a New Law Code, and from her Decree on Serfs.

Reference guide offers a brief article about the Russian empress and provides links to its related articles and its premium resources.

Profile of the Prussian-born Empress of Russia who furthered both her empire's expansion and the Westernization process begun by Peter the Great includes an evaluation.

Read a short profile of the German-born Empress of Russia from an exhibition from the Florida Int'l Museum and find links to other rulers.

Presents a portrait and a brief profile of the eighteenth century Empress of Russia with biographical statistics.

Article explores the life of the Russian empress and analyzes her role in world history.

Describes the era of Catherine the Great in Imperial Russia, her expansion into Poland and the Pugachev uprising.

Examine this copy of the edict issued by this Empress of the Empire detailing the emigration policy. Includes notes and addendum.

Furnishes a short overview of the career of the Russian statesman and field Marshal who romantically involved with Catherine the Great.

Gives a short summary of the life of this Cossack rebel and his actions in Russia during the reign of Catherine the Great.

Features a brief biography and a few portraits of the Empress of Imperial Russia. Find a list of useful material for further research.