""The Romance of an Empress: Catherine II of Russia"" is a historical biography written by Kazimierz Waliszewski in 1894. The book chronicles the life and reign of Catherine II, also known as Catherine the Great, who ruled Russia from 1762 until her death in 1796. Waliszewski provides a detailed account of Catherine's rise to power, her political and military achievements, and her personal life, including her numerous lovers and relationships. The book also explores the cultural and intellectual developments that took place during Catherine's reign, as well as her efforts to modernize and reform Russia. Overall, ""The Romance of an Empress"" offers a fascinating glimpse into the life of one of the most powerful and influential women in history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.