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#340 | Catherine The Great | Russia’s Fearless Empress
#340 | Catherine The Great | Russia’s Fearless Empress
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Length:
25 minutes
Released:
Feb 10, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
She seized power from her weak husband and would go down in history as a strong and powerful Empress.
In this episode, we look at how Catherine The Great managed it, and how she was a victim of terrible double standards against women.
The arrival of a 14-year-old princess
The early life & character of Catherine the Great
Her relationship with her husband, Peter
Her miscarriages & the birth of Paul
Taking steps to ensure her own protection
The death of Empress Elizabeth
The coup & overthrowing of Peter
Becoming empress of Russia
Leading the country & national reforms
Her attempts to reform serfdom
The Pugachev revolt
Expanding Russian territories
The lovers of Catherine I (and inherent sexism)
The tater reforms of Catherine I
The death and legacy of Catherine I
Full transcript, subtitles and key vocabulary available on the website: https://www.leonardoenglish.com/podcasts/catherine-the-great
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In this episode, we look at how Catherine The Great managed it, and how she was a victim of terrible double standards against women.
The arrival of a 14-year-old princess
The early life & character of Catherine the Great
Her relationship with her husband, Peter
Her miscarriages & the birth of Paul
Taking steps to ensure her own protection
The death of Empress Elizabeth
The coup & overthrowing of Peter
Becoming empress of Russia
Leading the country & national reforms
Her attempts to reform serfdom
The Pugachev revolt
Expanding Russian territories
The lovers of Catherine I (and inherent sexism)
The tater reforms of Catherine I
The death and legacy of Catherine I
Full transcript, subtitles and key vocabulary available on the website: https://www.leonardoenglish.com/podcasts/catherine-the-great
---You might like:? Unlock bonus episodes, transcripts & vocabulary?? Demystifying Business English Course? A look inside Leonardo English membership⚡️ How To Use Podcasts Like A Boss To Learn English ?? FREE 30-minute private English lesson? Join the weekly newsletter✍️ Free English Grammar Checker---Keywords: Learn English, idioms, aprende inglés, idiomas, aprender inglês, apprendre l'anglais, imparare l’inglese, ingilizce öğren,英語を習う, تعلم الإنجليزية
Released:
Feb 10, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode
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