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Catherine the Great, a Brook Lapping production for PBS in association with the BBC, Norddeutscher Rundfunk and Arte ; [episode 1] written, produced, and directed by Paul Burgess ; [episode 2] written, produced and directed [by] John Paul Davidson

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Catherine the Great

videorecording

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a Brook Lapping production for PBS in association with the BBC, Norddeutscher Rundfunk and Arte ; [episode 1] written, produced, and directed by Paul Burgess ; [episode 2] written, produced and directed [by] John Paul Davidson

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Tells the story of Catherine the Great, who transformed herself from an obscure young German princess into Russia's most powerful regent. Depicts her development as she learns the ways of Russian society and politics. Follows her as she seizes her chance for power in a daring coup and becomes Empress. Shows how she strove to modernize Russia with new ideas on health and education, but also waged numerous wars in a ruthless quest for expansion and used her intelligence, humanity, ruthlessness, political cunning and personal charm to hold on to power. Uses Catherine's intimate memoirs and personal letters to bring to life one of history's most powerful and passionate women

Sofia -- Peter -- Catherine -- The marriage -- Producing an heir -- A dangerous relationship -- War, treason, and political triumph -- Catherine creates her own destiny -- Empress CatherineA natural power player -- An enlightened ruler -- Expanding the empire -- Potemkin -- Rebellion -- Madame Potemkin -- The Greek project : a new Byzantium -- Propaganda war -- Fear of revolution & lost idealism -- The great empire builder

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Empress of Russia