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Title: Behind the veil at the Russian court
Note: Reading ease score: 61.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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Summary: "Behind the Veil at the Russian Court" by Count Paul Vassili is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This work explores the intricate and often secretive world of the Russian court, revealing insights and anecdotes related to the Imperial family and the events that shaped their lives and governance. The narrative notably commences with the poignant death of Tsar Nicholas I, setting the stage for the transition to his son, Alexander II. The opening of the book presents a dramatic scene at the Winter Palace, where both the public and the royal family await the critical moment of Nicholas I's passing. The air is thick with emotion as courtiers and citizens alike grapple with the implications of his death during a tumultuous time for Russia, particularly against the backdrop of the ongoing war in Crimea. Count Vassili offers a vivid portrayal of Nicholas I's final moments, their emotional weight underscored by his parting advice to his son—an encapsulation of the hopes and fears that shaped the imperial lineage. This early section effectively establishes the tone for the subsequent exploration of various characters within the Russian aristocracy, the relationship dynamics at play, and the influence of the Tsar on both domestic policies and foreign affairs. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Radziwill, Catherine, Princess, 1858-1941
EBook No.: 61886
Published: Apr 21, 2020
Downloads: 111
Language: English
Subject: Russia -- History -- Alexander III, 1881-1894
Subject: Russia -- History -- Nicholas II, 1894-1917
Subject: Russia -- Court and courtiers
Subject: Russia -- History -- Alexander II, 1855-1881
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Russia, Former Soviet Republics, Poland
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Behind the veil at the Russian court
Note: Reading ease score: 61.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits:
Produced by Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http:
//www.pgdp.net
(This file was
produced from images available at The Internet Archive)
Summary: "Behind the Veil at the Russian Court" by Count Paul Vassili is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This work explores the intricate and often secretive world of the Russian court, revealing insights and anecdotes related to the Imperial family and the events that shaped their lives and governance. The narrative notably commences with the poignant death of Tsar Nicholas I, setting the stage for the transition to his son, Alexander II. The opening of the book presents a dramatic scene at the Winter Palace, where both the public and the royal family await the critical moment of Nicholas I's passing. The air is thick with emotion as courtiers and citizens alike grapple with the implications of his death during a tumultuous time for Russia, particularly against the backdrop of the ongoing war in Crimea. Count Vassili offers a vivid portrayal of Nicholas I's final moments, their emotional weight underscored by his parting advice to his son—an encapsulation of the hopes and fears that shaped the imperial lineage. This early section effectively establishes the tone for the subsequent exploration of various characters within the Russian aristocracy, the relationship dynamics at play, and the influence of the Tsar on both domestic policies and foreign affairs. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Radziwill, Catherine, Princess, 1858-1941
EBook No.: 61886
Published: Apr 21, 2020
Downloads: 111
Language: English
Subject: Russia -- History -- Alexander III, 1881-1894
Subject: Russia -- History -- Nicholas II, 1894-1917
Subject: Russia -- Court and courtiers
Subject: Russia -- History -- Alexander II, 1855-1881
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Russia, Former Soviet Republics, Poland
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.