CHAPTER XXVII.. Termination of the Reign of Catharine Ii.

TERMINATION OF THE REIGN OF CATHARINE II.

From 1781 to 1786.

Statue of Peter the Great.--Alliance Between Austria and Russia.--Independence of the Crimea--The Khan of the Crimea.--Vast Preparations for War.--National Jealousies.--Tolerant Spirit of Catharine.--Magnificent Excursion to the Crimea.--Commencement of Hostilities.--Anecdote of Paul.--Peace.--New Partition of Poland.--Treaty with Austria and France.--Hostility to Liberty in France.--Death of Catharine.--Her Character.