Catherine the Great
7 articles tagged with "Catherine the Great"
Imperial Unity and Diversity in Tsarist Russia: The Rise of Official Nationality
Explore Russia's imperial unity and diversity from 1770-1830 as it navigated territorial expansion, demographic growth, and ideological shifts.
Russia's Rise: Military Might and Societal Incompatibilities
Explore Catherine II's military successes and internal challenges during Russia's rise on the European stage, reflecting broader imperial trends.
The Rise of Russian Power in Eastern Europe, 1783-1795
Explore Russia's rise in Eastern Europe from 1783-1795 through military conquests, strategic alliances, and partitions of Poland-Lithuania.
Catherine the Great: Reform and Reaction in Imperial Russia
Explore Catherine the Great's complex reign in Russia, balancing modernization through reforms with traditional autocratic control.
Serfdom and Social Control in Pre-Revolutionary Russia
Explore serfdom's impact on pre-revolutionary Russia, highlighting oppressive conditions and social hierarchies that fueled discontent and rebellion.
Enlightened Despotism and State Evolution: Continuity and Change in Eighteenth-Century Europe
Explore the evolution of European states from 1650 to 1789, marked by enlightened despotism and institutional reforms under monarchical rule.
Stability and Reform under Absolute Monarchies: 1715-1800
Explore the rise of absolute monarchies and enlightened despotism in Europe from 1715 to 1800, a period marked by stability and gradual reform.