- Paperback: 208 pages
- Publisher: Longman; 1 edition (9 Nov 2001)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0582098033
- ISBN-13: 978-0582098039
- Product Dimensions: 23.3 x 15.8 x 1.2 cm
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 1,019,925 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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'a concise and closely argued study of a crucial period in the making of Russia'BBC History 'a splendid book, thoughtful, graceful, and insightful' Russian Review 'a stimulating and lively study...contributes not only to our understanding of Catherine's Russia but puts the Russian experience firmly within the broader context of ancient regime' History
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Neither a comprehensive 'life and times' nor a conventional biography, this is an engaging and accessible exploration of rulership and monarchial authority in eighteenth century Russia. Its purpose is to see how Catherine II of Russia conceived of her power and how it was represented to her subjects. Simon Dixon asks essential questions about Catherin'es life and reign, and offers new and stimulating arguments about the Englightenment, the power of the monarch in early modern Europe, and the much-debated role of the "great individual" in history.
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
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For anyone interested in understanding how Catherine the Great wielded power so effectively for over thirty years, Professor Dixon's erudite, engaging, and wonderfully readable book is the best there is on the subject.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
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An excellent and unusual take on the subject, this book helped me to understand Catherine's rule, and encouraged me to think more deeply on the subject of power in general. Professor Dixon's witty writing style clarifies even the most complicated of ideas. Definitely an invaluable addition to the canon of writing on Catherine.
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3 of 5 people found the following review helpful
What a mess
22 Sep 2006
Format:Paperback
That this book is part of the same Profiles in Power series as Hartley's Alexander I and Carwardine's Lincoln simply boggles the mind. Was the editor on vacation?
The best part of the book is the cover, featuring a painting of Catherine. Unfortunately, the book is not even worth opening.
Academics like what is called a "review of the literature," in which they survey what has previously been written on a subject. This book is nothing but such a review. The book is very short with short chapters with a massive bibliography at the end of each chapter.
Just what is the author's take on Catherine? Well, there isn't one. He just reviews and reviews.
This book undermines the credibility for reading Profiles books in the future.
The best part of the book is the cover, featuring a painting of Catherine. Unfortunately, the book is not even worth opening.
Academics like what is called a "review of the literature," in which they survey what has previously been written on a subject. This book is nothing but such a review. The book is very short with short chapters with a massive bibliography at the end of each chapter.
Just what is the author's take on Catherine? Well, there isn't one. He just reviews and reviews.
This book undermines the credibility for reading Profiles books in the future.
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