| Synopsis
of Novel 6 in the series "What Made Them Famous?" |
 Catherine
the Great, the Victorious Empress Catherine II:
greatest female
ruler of Russia Moscow September 22, 1762: five hundred gleaming church
bells rang out their message that an important historical event was taking place.
Catherine was being crowned Catherine II, Empress of Russia.
The imperial
purple mantle was draped over her shoulders, the golden crown-used to crown Russia
rulers for six centuries-was placed upon her head, and finally, she was handed
the royal orb and scepter, investing her with power and leadership over Russia.
As Catherine sat through the ceremony, her thoughts drifted back to the days when
she was still known as Princess Sophia of Anhalt-Zerbst and spoke German.
This was before she agreed to marry the heir to the Russian throne.
Catherine's story is one of endurance and of a woman's determination
to succeed.
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