Catherine the Great: Gendering Sovereignty in 18th-Century Russia
Elena Campbell, Associate Professor of History Catherine the Great wrestled the crown away from her husband to rule over a deeply patriarchal society. We discuss how Catherine used her gender as part of her political persona to attain and maintain power. Series Information:
Throughout the ages and around the globe, history has been shaped by those who dared to defy. The 2019 History Lecture Series shines a spotlight on those who challenged gender expectations and changed the cultural landscape. Tickets on sale through the Alumni Association
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Series pass: $15-50 | Single tickets: $5-15 |