Published Apr 19, 2024

Catherine the Great (Radio Edit)

Explore the fascinating and contradictory life of Catherine the Great, whose Enlightenment ideals and strategic political maneuvers propelled her from a German princess to Russia's powerful empress, as Greg Jenner, Julia Leikin, and David Mitchell delve into her ambitious reforms and complex legacy.

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Catherine the Great (Radio Edit)

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Catherine the Great

Intellectual Love Affairs

Catherine's Coup

Enlightened Monarch's Ambitions

Early Life of Catherine

Catherine's Final Years

Royal Romance Unveiled

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Catherine's Coup

Russian Expansion and Rebellion

Heir to the Throne

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Catherine's Enlightenment Influence

Catherine's Early Life

Catherine's Political Maneuvering

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Catherine's Enlightenment InfluenceCatherine the Great's reign was deeply influenced by Enlightenment philosophies, shaping her ambitious reforms and cultural initiatives. Her intellectual pursuits and strategic alliances defined her as a ruler committed to progress and expansion.

Catherine's Enlightenment Influence

Catherine's Early LifeGreg Jenner, joined by Julia Leikin and David Mitchell, explores the life of Catherine the Great, a German princess who became the Empress of Russia. Her story is one of contradictions, from her Enlightenment ideals to her imperial ambitions.

Catherine's Early Life

Catherine's Political ManeuveringCatherine the Great's ascent to power was a masterclass in political strategy, marked by a coup that ousted her husband, Peter III. Her reign was defined by intellectual pursuits and governance challenges, reflecting her complex legacy as a ruler.

Catherine's Political Maneuvering

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