Catherine the Great Quotes
War has had a beneficial consequence for our industry.
Under this great Russian ruler, the nation had begun to industrialize for the first time as a result of her modernization and so the relationship between war and the economy was noticed in Russia for the first time.
Catherine II ("The Great"), 1729-1796, Empress of Russia, Quoted on PBS Catherine the Great, February 26, 2007
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The Progressive article was an interview with Movie Director and Screenwriter Oliver Stone who told the interviewer that he had learned of this quotation when he did his research for his film, South of the Border where he had several interviews with President Kirchner.
Over 100 years later a group of Islamic Modernists and Scientists came to a similar conclusion.
To a great extent, the same is true in our modern world.
Catherine II, most commonly known as Catherine the Great, was empress regnant of All Russia from 1762 until 1796 – the country's longest-ruling female leader. She came to power following a coup d'état that overthrew her husband and second cousin, Peter III. Under her reign, Russia grew larger, its culture was revitalised, and it was recognized as one of the great powers of Europe.
