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In ‘The Great,’ an 18th Century Empress Shatters Norms Like a 21st Century Boss

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By Alice Glass Catherine the Great had a womb with a royal view. The 19-year-old Polish noblewoman arrived in 18th century Russia a virgin.

Her mission? Spread her legs so the petulant, privileged and promiscuous Peter III can father a male heir. What did love have to do with it?

Absolutely nothing. Enter that eternal wrinkle: Catherine had a mind of her own — and hated being mounted like a broodmare. “The Great,” a dark satirical comedy series about her life (now available on Prime Video),

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