Project Gutenberg 2020-04-21 Public domain in the USA. 454 Radziwill, Catherine, Princess 1858 1941 Kolb-Danvin, Catherine Ebenthal, Hildegarde Radziwill, Ekaterina, Princess Rzewuska, Ekaterina Adamovna, Countess Vasili, Paul, comte Vassili, Paul, comte Radziwill, Princess Catherine Behind the veil at the Russian court 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) "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.) Reading ease score: 61.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Russia -- History -- Alexander III, 1881-1894 Russia -- History -- Nicholas II, 1894-1917 Russia -- Court and courtiers Russia -- History -- Alexander II, 1855-1881 DK Text Category: History - European Category: History - Modern (1750+) Category: History - Royalty Category: History - Warfare 805401 2025-07-24T12:46:34.947171 text/html 784202 2024-10-17T17:40:36 text/html 1736651 2025-07-24T12:46:44.267129 application/epub+zip 1740653 2025-07-24T12:46:36.614210 application/epub+zip 375842 2025-07-24T12:46:35.696163 application/epub+zip 1978167 2025-07-24T12:46:50.837134 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1891428 2025-07-24T12:46:43.187177 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 535694 2022-09-27T23:14:28.122387 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 745329 2025-07-24T12:46:34.099226 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 725473 2024-10-17T17:40:36 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 18123 2025-07-24T12:46:51.032124 application/rdf+xml 27349 2025-07-24T12:46:35.793207 image/jpeg 4482 2025-07-24T12:46:35.743174 image/jpeg 1711553 2025-07-24T12:46:35.058177 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia