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

1. Extreme makeover. This heavy thing ; Brightest star of the North ; Ambrosia of Asia ; Collecting debut ; Building frenzy ; My falcon, my golden pheasant -- 2. Russia is a European nation. A monument to Peter and to you ; Make peace with your enemy ; My prodigal son ; Saxon Richelieu ; The earth and sea trembled -- 3. War & love. Queen of feasts ; Dressed to "empress" ; Peace offerings ; Crozat the poor ; The coachman of Europe ; Tiger in the forest -- 4. Peace & prosperity. Sleepless nights ; Anglomania ; A crowd and not a city ; Breaking the mold ; Brother Gu ; Cateau and the hermit of Ferney -- 5. Second Rome. Cat and mouse ; Raphaelism ; Sashenka ; Palladio's shadow ; The Greek project -- 6. Empire building. Mother of the Fatherland ; Rose without thorns ; Master of Neuwied ; Accidental Michelangelo ; Slings and arrows ; Baby Hercules -- 7. War & revolution. Center stage ; Cameo fever ; Russia's paradise ; Betrayals ; French madness ; Curtain call -- 8. Reaction. Tears and despair ; Ticking clock ; Warsaw's ours ; Catherine's library ; Queen of the world ; Joined in death -- 9. Legacy. A son's revenge ; Art-loving grandsons ; End of the line ; Raiding the Hermitage ; Preservation.

Includes bibliographical references (pages 407-447) and index.
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