Alexandra Feodorovna Diaries and Correspondence Volume IV: Matushka 1906 - 1913

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 everyday life has not been well known. Here for the first time, a wealth of correspondence, including her letters to King George V and Queen Mary, other relatives and members of the Russian Imperial Family is presented. These letters reveal her to be an affectionate, emotional, caring, and passionate individual with a reflective, contemplative and deeply spiritual 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.. Now for the first time, an English speaking audience can get to know the real Alexandra Feodorovna through her own words. This fourth volume covers the period from just after the first Russian Revolution, from 1906 through to 1913, the last year of peace before World War 1 broke out. This is a time period where Alexandra's children were growing up, and her older daughters were entering adolescence. It is also a time when her health collapsed and she became increasingly reliant on the spiritual advice of Grigory Rasputin - whose letters and telegrams to Alexandra are included in this volume.

255 pages, Paperback

Published October 12, 2025