Tag Archives: Prince de Ligne

catherine on cruise control

Posted on December 17, 2012 by Dave

The year was 1787 and it was Catherine’s boat ride. The Empress, Catherine the Great was showing off the wonders of her realm to the beau monde of Europe. The question was, whether these wonders were real or fake. Only … Continue reading →

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catherine: her and thou

Posted on December 16, 2012 by Dave

The occasion was Catherine the Great’s triumphal tour of the Crimea, the longest, most lavish, most expensive boating party in world history. The Empress showed off the wonders of her realm, and they were many indeed. But were they real … Continue reading →