Alexandra Feodorovna Diaries and Correspondence: Volume I Princess of Hesse 1872 - 1893

by George Hawkins

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 and the complete engagement correspondence between Alix and Nicholas. 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.

338 pages, Hardcover

Published August 31, 2023