Catherine the Great's Secret Correspondence with Voltaire

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Catherine the Great's Secret Correspondence with Voltaire

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While Episode 219 explored Catherine II’s political reforms and the Pugachev Rebellion, this episode peels back the curtain on her intellectual armor. We examine how Catherine cultivated a secret correspondence with Voltaire and Diderot to legitimize her rule in the eyes of Europe. Through letters from Fontainebleau and the Hermitage, she crafted the image of the 'Enlightened Despot' while simultaneously tightening serfdom at home. Lucas traces the evolution of her 'Nakaz' legal code, revealing how Enlightenment ideals were selectively applied to consolidate autocratic power. Luna guides us through the personal dynamics of these relationships, asking what Voltaire really thought of his Russian patroness after seeing the reality of St. Petersburg. We look at specific letters exchanged between 1763 and 1778, highlighting moments of genuine philosophical debate versus performative flattery. This is not just about royal vanity; it is about how ideas travel across borders and how rulers weaponize culture. You will learn why Catherine called herself 'the philosopher of the throne' and how her library became a shield against domestic unrest. #CatherineII #Voltaire #EnlightenedDespotism #Diderot #HermitageMuseum #RussianHistory #Philosophy #Montesquieu #Beccaria #Nakaz #StPetersburg #Epistolarity #Autocracy #Serfdom #FrenchLiterature #ImperialRussia #FexingoHistory #History Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo

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