The History of Catherine II, Empress of Russia is a book written by Jean-Henri Castera and originally published in 1800. The book provides a comprehensive account of the life and reign of Catherine II, who ruled Russia from 1762 until her death in 1796. The book begins with an overview of Catherine's early life, including her childhood in Germany and her marriage to Peter III, the heir to the Russian throne. It then goes on to detail Catherine's rise...