One Year at the Russian Court: 1904-1905 by Renée Gaudin de Villaine Maud
QR code
"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.)
Download for free
For your e-reader or reading app — Kindle, Kobo, Apple Books, Calibre etc.
Kindle → Use Send-to-Kindle
- Download the EPUB3 file above
- Upload it on the Amazon site your Kindle is registered with: amazon.com/sendtokindle for the US, amazon.co.uk/sendtokindle for the UK etc.
- It appears on your Kindle and in the Kindle app
Kobo, Nook etc. → Transfer via USB
- Download the EPUB3 file on your computer
- Connect your e-reader by USB and tap "Connect" on its screen
- Drag the file onto the e-reader drive
Phone, Tablet or Computer → Online or Reading App
Easiest: read online in your browser. Nothing to install.
Or use a reading app:
- Find and install one you like, for example Apple Books, ReadEra or Thorium Reader
- Download the EPUB3 file above
- Open it in the app
More help: iPhone / iPad · Android · Computer
Other formats & older devices
There may be more files related to this item.
About this eBook
| Author | Maud, Renée Gaudin de Villaine |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 19008148 |
| Title | One Year at the Russian Court: 1904-1905 |
| Contents | The fulfillment of my dream -- In the Caucasus -- At Petrograd -- Rasputin: his influence and his work. |
| Credits |
Produced by Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images available at The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 59.8 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| 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 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-59095-0 |
| Release Date | Mar 19, 2019 |
| Last Update | Jan 24, 2021 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 484 downloads in the last 30 days. |
Project Gutenberg eBooks are always free!