Alexandra Feodorovna Diaries and Correspondence: Volume III The Young Empress 1895 - 1905 Paperback – May 2, 2024

Alexandra Feodorovna, born Princess Alix of Hesse and by Rhine, married Nicholas II and became the last Empress of Russia. Her love for her husband and family, association with Rasputin, and her brutal murder in 1918 are well known, but up to now, her youth and early life has not been well known. Here for the first time, all her childhood and teenage diaries are presented along with a wealth of correspondence, including her letters to Queen Victoria, other relatives and members of the Russian Imperial Family. These letters reveal her to be an affectionate, emotional, caring, and passionate individual with a reflective and contemplative nature. Her ability to express her feelings, convey her desires, and discuss both personal and spiritual matters indicates a depth of character and a strong emotional bond to her loved ones. They also reveal a playful and flirtatious young woman with a strong sense of humour. Now for the first time, an English speaking audience can get to know the real Alexandra Feodorovna through her own words. This third volume covers the first ten years on Nicholas II's reign, exploring Alexandra's relationship with her mother-in-law, the Dowager Empress Maria Feodorovna, as well as her close friendship with her sisters-in-law Xenia and Olga Alexandrovna. During this time, Alexandra gave birth to 5 children, but after 4 girls, and no heir, people began sending her letters about how to conceive a male child. She and Nicholas also became involved with a French mystic, Monsieur Philippe, much to the alarm of some of her relatives. In 1904, Russia entered a disastrous war with Japan. The letters in this book give an intimate insight to Alexandra's mindset and growth in her role as well as her understanding of the events and people around her. Read more