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The empress of art : Catherine the Great and the transformation of Russia / Susan Jacques
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The empress of art : Catherine the Great and the transformation of Russia / Susan Jacques

by Susan Jaques

This account explores Catherine the Great's use of art and architecture to modernise Russia. It details her acquisition of vast collections to found the Hermitage Museum and her efforts to transform St Petersburg into a westernised cultural centre.

Accession 18363 ISBN 9781605989723 Publisher Pegasus
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