Elyse Black’s Reviews > Catherine the Great: Portrait of a Woman > Status Update

An extremely ambitious work which at times could have been edited a bit for length, it is nevertheless a fascinating portrayal of one of the most influential women in the history of European politics. Catherine becomes a real woman through her own words and the inclusion of hundreds of other primary source references.

My first "book on CD," and I'm enjoying it. Plus, the kids are learning Russian history in the car.