""Always A Grand Duke"" is a memoir written by Grand Duke Alexander of Russia. The book provides a detailed account of the life of the Grand Duke, who was a member of the Romanov family, the last imperial dynasty to rule Russia. The memoir covers the Grand Duke's childhood, his education, his military service, and his personal life.The book begins with the Grand Duke's childhood, growing up in the grand palaces of St. Petersburg. He then goes on to...