""The Romance of an Empress: Catherine II of Russia"" is a historical biography written by Kazimierz Waliszewski in 1894. The book chronicles the life and reign of Catherine II, also known as Catherine the Great, who ruled Russia from 1762 until her death in 1796. Waliszewski provides a detailed account of Catherine's rise to power, her political and military achievements, and her personal life, including her numerous lovers and relationships. The...