FGCU Academy - Catherine the Great - CANCELLED
This class has been cancelled, we apologize for any inconvenience
Catherine the Great
Bright, ambitious and imbued with ideas of the Enlightenment, Catherine rose from a German princess to Empress of Russia through her wits and wiles, not to mention intrigue and the convenient elimination of her husband. Her correspondence with the greatest minds of the day is legendary. She had grand plans for Russia, and encouraged by her lover Potemkin, set about the expansion, modernization and education of the country. Although her reign also saw the violently dangerous Pugachev rebellion, Catherine's accomplishments and devotion to Russia have earned her a place among history's most Enlightened Despots.
Speaker: Nancy Maxwell
Thursday, October 5th
10:00 am – 11:30 am
$25 per person
Please call FGCU Academy @ 239-434-4737 for your reservation
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