Discover a rare and intimate portrait of Imperial Russia through the eyes of Alexandra Ilarionovna Shuvalova. Born in 1869 into a distinguished aristocratic family, her memoirs offer a unique perspective on the final decades of the Romanov Empire, having grown up alongside Tsarevich Nicholas, the future Nicholas II, within the circles of the Imperial Court during the reigns of Alexander II and Alexander III.

Historical Insight and Court Life

This volume recounts the daily life, traditions, and values of the Russian aristocracy during an era of splendour and privilege. Readers gain behind-the-scenes access to a society at its zenith just before the revolutionary upheaval.

• Offers a personal account from a witness to the final years of the Romanov Empire.
• Provides insight into the Imperial Court during the reigns of Alexander II and Alexander III.
• Rich in personal recollections detailing aristocratic life and traditions.
• Documents a dramatic transformation in modern history from an insider's view.

• Author: Bovio Torrigiani Malaspina, Alessandra
• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• Print Length: 158 pages
• Publisher: ILI Editore
• Publication Date: June 1, 2026
• ISBN-13: 978-8894778878
• Item Weight: 191 g
• Dimensions: 13.97 x 1.02 x 21.59 cm

This book serves as both a historical document and a compelling personal narrative, capturing the essence of a vanished world.