Life and Times of Alexander I, Emperor of All the Russias Part One

By Catherine Laura Johnstone and F R Grahame

Book Overview

""The Life and Times of Alexander I Emperor of All the Russias V1"" is a historical biography written by C. Joyneville. The book provides a comprehensive account of the life and reign of Alexander I, who was the Emperor of Russia from 1801 to 1825. The biography covers the political, social, and cultural aspects of Alexander's reign, including his foreign policy, military campaigns, domestic reforms, and personal life. The author draws on a wide range of primary and secondary sources, including official documents, letters, diaries, and memoirs, to provide a detailed and nuanced portrait of the emperor. The book is divided into chapters that cover different periods of Alexander's life, from his childhood and education to his ascension to the throne, his wars with Napoleon, and his final years. The biography also examines the broader historical context of Alexander's reign, including the impact of the French Revolution and the Napoleonic Wars on Russia and Europe. Overall, ""The Life and Times of Alexander I Emperor of All the Russias V1"" is a fascinating and informative account of one of the most important figures in Russian history.1875. Volume One of Three Volumes. A history of Alexander I, who through much of his reign took part in the epic struggle of Europe against Napoleon. Popular imagination has since transformed him into a legendary hero. Contents: The Father and Mother of Alexander; Alexander's Education and Marriage; Paul's Reign; Alexander's Accession; Alexander's First Acts; The Imperial Family; The Campaign of Austerlitz; and The Campaign of Eylau and Friedland. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing. Other volumes in this set are ISBN(s): 1417944536, 1417944544.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1417944528
• ISBN13: 9781417944521
• Release Date: August 2004
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 404 Pages
• Weight: 1.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"