Catherine The Great: The German Princess Who Staged A Coup D'état For The Russian Throne

Catherine The Great: The Greatest Ever Russian Empress At the age of 14 Sophie Auguste Friederike von Anhalt-Zerbst, a princess from a minor German aristocratic family journeyed to Russia. Discover the unbelievable true story of Catherine the Great of Russia. Born a minor German princess, she endured a difficult marriage to Grand Duke Peter, survived court intrigue, and eventually orchestrated a daring coup d'état to seize the throne, becoming the greatest female ruler in Russian history. Uncover the political maneuvers, scandalous love life, and ultimate ambition that transformed her from a foreign bride into the absolute Empress of Russia. From Elizabeth II to Cleopatra, Real Royalty peels back the curtain to give a glimpse into the lives of some of the most influential families in the world, with new full length documentaries posted every week covering the monarchies of today and all throughout history. You can now become a History Hit member right here on YouTube! Join for access to a new exclusive documentary every week, and access to over 160+ of our documentaries presented by world renowned historians like Dan Snow, Eleanor Janega, Tristan Hughes, Mary Beard, Matt Lewis and more. Get an exclusive release every week by signing up here: https://bit.ly/4pyExyn Subscribe to Real Royalty: http://bit.ly/3tofGQL Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RealRoyaltyDocs Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@realroyaltydocs Any queries, please contact us at: [email protected]