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The Princess from St. Petersburg
"The many twists and turns of Catherine's life took her to South Africa at the time of the Boer War - and a disastrous relationship with empire builder Cecil Rhodes; to St. Petersburg for coronations, funerals and the Russian Revolution; and to New York at the end of the First World War. Hers was an incredible life, lived by a remarkable, beguiling woman who constantly fought for her own independence and survival."--BOOK JACKET.
Cecil Rhodes: Man and Empire-Maker
The conquest of South Africa is one of the most curious episodes in English history. Begun through purely mercenary motives, it yet acquired a character of grandeur which, as time went on, divested it of all sordid and unworthy suspicions. South Africa has certainly been the land of adventurers, and many of them found there either fame or disgrace, unheard-of riches or the most abject poverty, power or humiliation. At the same time the Colony has had amongst its rulers statesmen of unblemished reputation and high honour, administrators of rare integrity, and men who saw beyond the fleeting interests of the hour into the far more important vista of the future. When President Kruger was at its...
Memories of Forty Years
A memoir by Princess Catherine Radziwill, a Polish noblewoman who married into Russian aristocracy and later became a well-known author and socialite. Radziwill's memoirs provide a fascinating glimpse into the world of European high society during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Memories of Forty Years, With Photogravure Illustrations
Princess Catherine Radziwill provides a fascinating glimpse into the rarified world of European royalty and high society in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Richly illustrated with stunning photogravures, this memoir is a must-read for those interested in the lifestyles of the rich and famous. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Rasputin and the Russian Revolution
In its time, this was a sensational book that told, for the first time, the relationship between Tzar Nicholas II, Alexandra and Rasputin. For this reason, it was published after the death of the author, for fear she might otherwise be subject to danger.
France From Behind The Veil
In this fascinating memoir, Catherine Radziwill, a Polish princess and renowned socialite, offers an insider's look at French society and politics in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. From the salons of Paris to the halls of government, Radziwill provides a unique and compelling perspective on one of Europe's most dynamic periods. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Behind the Veil at the Russian Court
Behind the Veil at the Russian Court is a book by Princess Catherine Radziwill, a Polish-Russian blue-blood, who was a popular figure at the Imperial courts in Germany and Russia. The book covers the years 1855-1894, and 1894-1913._x000D_ Excerpt:_x000D_ "In the vast halls of the Winter Palace, on the 18th of February—the 2nd of March according to the Gregorian Calendar—of the year 1855, a great crowd was waiting amidst a profound silence and intense grief for news it expected as much as it dreaded. In the large square in front of the big building which had seen enacted within its walls so many momentous events in the history of Russia and the life of its Tsars, another crowd was gathered. The whole of the long night it had stood there in the snow and cold, with its eyes fixed upon a corner window—that of the room where all knew their Sovereign lay dying. Women were seen weeping, for, in spite of what was said abroad, Nicholas was beloved by his people, and they felt that his demise, occurring as it did at a critical moment in the destinies of his Empire, was an event fraught with mighty consequences..."
The Tragedy of a Throne
A history of the reign of Ludwig, II, king of Bavaria.
The taint of the romanovs
Most of people know the tragic end of the Russian imperial family. But do you know that this family has suffered for over 200 years of tragic events, most of the Tsars dying a violent death. This book will show you the history of this family, to know who started this taint on the Romanov family and why. In addition, you will discover the prophecy announcing he tragic death of the Romanovs and the role of Rasputin in this prophecy.
