| Author |
Custine, Astolphe, marquis de, 1790-1857 |
| Title |
La Russie en 1839, Volume II
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 71.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Mireille Harmelin, Eric Vautier and the Online Distributed Proofreaders Europe at http://dp.rastko.net. This file was produced from images generously made available by the Bibliothèque nationale de France (BnF/Gallica)
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| Summary |
"La Russie en 1839, Volume II" by marquis de Astolphe Custine is a historical account written in the early 19th century. The book offers a detailed exploration of Russia during the time of Emperor Nicolas I, providing insights into Russian society, its politics, and the author's observations on the imperial court. The work is particularly notable for its personal reflections and critiques of the autocratic regime, making it an important commentary on the socio-political landscape of its time. At the start of the narrative, the author recounts his attendance at the marriage of Grand Duchess Maria to Duke Leuchtenberg, providing a detailed portrayal of the imperial court's grandeur and the personality of Emperor Nicolas I. His observations reveal the conflicting nature of the Emperor's character—marked by severity and a palpable sense of responsibility amid the opulence of the celebrations. Meanwhile, the author also vividly describes the delicate and suffering nature of the Empress, shedding light on the roles and pressures faced by the royal family in a repressive regime. Through his meticulous descriptions, Custine begins to unravel the tension between the public grandeur of the court and the underlying struggles of its figures, setting the stage for a deeper exploration of Russian society and governance in the chapters that follow. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
French |
| LoC Class |
DK: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Russia, Former Soviet Republics, Poland
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| Subject |
Russia -- Description and travel
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
25850 |
| Release Date |
Jun 20, 2008 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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