One Year at the Russian Court: 1904-1905 by Renée Gaudin de Villaine Maud
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| Author | Maud, Renée Gaudin de Villaine |
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| LoC No. | 19008148 |
| Title | One Year at the Russian Court: 1904-1905 |
| Note | Reading ease score: 59.8 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Contents | The fulfillment of my dream -- In the Caucasus -- At Petrograd -- Rasputin: his influence and his work. |
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| Summary | "One Year at the Russian Court: 1904-1905" by Renée Elton Maud is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The narrative revolves around the author's experiences and observations during her time spent in the royal circles of Russia, offering a unique glimpse into the life of the Russian court, particularly around the momentous events leading up to and during the early stages of the Russo-Japanese War. The opening of the memoir introduces the narrator's excitement as she prepares for her journey to Russia—a dream she has longed to fulfill. She reflects on her family's connections to the Russian court, particularly through her grandmother, as she embarks on the adventure alongside her friend. Upon arriving in Petrograd, she quickly becomes immersed in the glamorous but complex world of Russian nobility, describing her experiences traveling through the city, meeting her relatives, and witnessing the intricate customs and rituals of the Russian court. The beginning sets a richly detailed scene, hinting at the opulence and the underlying tensions of the time, as well as foreshadowing the significant events that are to come. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | DK: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Russia, Former Soviet Republics, Poland |
| Subject | Rasputin, Grigorii Efimovich, 1869-1916 |
| Subject | Russia -- Court and courtiers |
| Subject | Saint Petersburg (Russia) -- Social life and customs |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 59095 |
| Release Date | Mar 19, 2019 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 24, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 65 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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