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75. Catherine the Great: The Golden Age

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The Intrigue of a Regicide: Peter III's Demise and Catherine's Rise

This chapter explores the controversial circumstances surrounding Peter III's demise, highlighting the political motives and the role of Catherine and her advisers in the act of regicide. It also addresses the bizarre public announcement of his death and Catherine's complex emotions tied to her rise as Empress.

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