Catherine the Great and Potemkin: The Imperial Love Affair

Catherine the Great and Potemkin: The Imperial Love Affair is a fascinating and insightful look at one of the most passionate and complex relationships in Russian history. Catherine the Great, Empress of Russia, was a powerful and ambitious woman who ruled Russia for over three decades. Grigory Potemkin was her lover, close advisor, and one of the most powerful men in the Russian Empire. Their relationship was a roller coaster of passion, intrigue, and betrayal.

Montefiore's book is based on extensive research, including previously unpublished letters and documents. He paints a vivid and detailed portrait of Catherine and Potemkin, and their relationship. The book is full of fascinating insights into the personalities of these two extraordinary individuals, and the tumultuous events of their time.

Catherine the Great and Potemkin: The Imperial Love Affair is a must-read for anyone interested in Russian history, or in the lives of these two fascinating individuals.