Author |
Smith, Eugenia, 1899-1997 |
Dubious author |
Anastasiia Nikolaevna, Grand Duchess, daughter of Nicholas II, Emperor of Russia, 1901-1918 |
LoC No. |
63022672
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Title |
Anastasia: The autobiography of H.I.H. the Grand Duchess Anastasia Nicholaevna of Russia
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Original Publication |
United States: Robert Speller & Sons,1963.
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Note |
Grand Duchess Anastasia Nikolaevna of Russia at Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grand_Duchess_Anastasia_Nikolaevna_of_Russia
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Note |
The author claimed to be Anastasiia Nikolaevna, Grand Duchess of Russia.
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Credits |
Thomas Frost, Tim Lindell and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from images made available by the HathiTrust Digital Library.)
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Summary |
"Anastasia: The Autobiography of H.I.H. the Grand Duchess Anastasia Nicholaevna" is an autobiographical account written in the 20th century. This work provides a deeply personal perspective on the life of Anastasia, the youngest daughter of Tsar Nicholas II and Empress Alexandra of Russia. The book explores her experiences from childhood through the turmoil of the Russian Revolution, detailing her family's life before and after their downfall, including the tragic events leading to their murder. At the start of the autobiography, Anastasia introduces her early memories marked by a mix of joy and pressure that came with royal life. The narrative reveals the familial bonds within the Imperial family, highlighting relatable childhood moments filled with mischief and love. As she recounts her upbringing, she vividly details the stability and happiness of her life until the family is confronted by the socio-political turmoil of early 20th century Russia. The opening sets the tone for an evocative exploration of innocence lost amid the crown's burdens, the shadows of impending tragedy, and the resilience of a young girl caught in a colossal historical upheaval. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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Language |
English |
LoC Class |
DK: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Russia, Former Soviet Republics, Poland
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Subject |
Anastasiia Nikolaevna, Grand Duchess, daughter of Nicholas II, Emperor of Russia, 1901-1918
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Category |
Text |
EBook-No. |
68616 |
Release Date |
Jul 28, 2022 |
Most Recently Updated |
Oct 16, 2024 |
Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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