74. Peter the Great: The First Emperor
Empire
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From Skavronskaya to Empress: The Tumultuous Story of Catherine
This chapter chronicles the rise of Martha Skavronskaya to become Catherine, Empress of Russia, emphasizing her complex and often turbulent relationship with Peter the Great. It explores themes of love, power, jealousy, and the darker aspects of their bond, as well as Peter's brutal exercise of control and authority.
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