Russian History Websites - Romanov Dynasty

Learn more about Russian history and the Romanovs. Here are some great books:

Pavlovsk Palace and Park

Huge online book by Anatoli Mikhailovich Kuchumov, former curator at Pavlovsk and the Alexander Palace.

The Emperor Nicholas II - As I Knew Him

A first-hand account of Nicholas II during WWI written by the British officer, Hanbury-Williams.

Last Days at Tsarskoe Selo

An inside account by Count Paul Beckendorff, a central member of Nicholas's court.

An Ambassador's Memoirs

Written by Maurice Paleologue, who was Ambassador to Russia from France.

Valse Des Fleurs

A day in St Petersburg and a ball at the Winter Palace in 1868 by Sacheverell Sitwell.

Memories of Russia - 1916-1919

Written by Princess Paley, wife of Grand Duke Paul.

memories of the Russian Court

The famous book written by Anna Vyrubova, close friend of the Imperial family.

Aerial Russia

Written just before the Russian Revolution focusing on pilots and giant aeroplanes built by Sikorsky.

Six Years at the Russian Court

Margaret Eager's stories of life as a governess to the Grand Duchesses.

At the Court of the Last Tsar

The memoirs of Mossolov, head of the Court Chancellery from 1900 until 1916.

Life and Tragedy of Alexandra Feodorovna

A biography of the last Empress of Russia by her Lady in Waiting, Countess Sophie Buxhoeveden.

Tsarskoe Selo in 1910

Originally published in 1910 for the 200th anniversary of the founding of the city.

Memories of Alexis Volkov

Personal Valet to Tsarina Alexandra Feodorovna

World Monument Fund Alexander Palace Report

A 1996 overview of the condition of the palace with recommendations for its restoration.

Blood Stained Russia

A collection of pictures from a book by an American, Captain Donald Thompson.

The Last Tsaritsa

Written by Lili Dehn, a close friend of the last Empress, Alexandra Feodorovna. Many unique first hand stories.

Charles Cameron - Imperial Architect

Cameron worked in Tsarskoe Selo and Pavlovsk for Catherine II - by Georges Lukomski

Lost Splendor

Memoirs written by Prince Felix Yussupov, one of the murderers of Rasputin.

Thirteen Years at the Russian Court

Pierre Gilliard's amazing book of life as the French tutor to the children of Tsar Nicholas II.



Our Russian history websites and online books present a wide array of subjects relating to Royalty, Art, the Revolution and the Romanov Dynasty. We are continually adding new books and sites so come back often and see what's happening! Bob Atchison, Austin, Texas



Learn more about Russian history and the Romanovs. Here are some great books: Pavlovsk Palace and Park Huge online book by Anatoli Mikhailovich Kuchumov, former curator at Pavlovsk and the Alexander Palace. The Emperor Nicholas II - As I Knew Him A first-hand account of Nicholas II during WWI written by the British officer, Hanbury-Williams. Last Days at Tsarskoe Selo An inside account by Count Paul Beckendorff, a central member of Nicholas's court. An Ambassador's Memoirs Written by Maurice Paleologue, who was Ambassador to Russia from France. Valse Des Fleurs A day in St Petersburg and a ball at the Winter Palace in 1868 by Sacheverell Sitwell. Memories of Russia - 1916-1919 Written by Princess Paley, wife of Grand Duke Paul. memories of the Russian Court The famous book written by Anna Vyrubova, close friend of the Imperial family. Aerial Russia Written just before the Russian Revolution focusing on pilots and giant aeroplanes built by Sikorsky. Six Years at the Russian Court Margaret Eager's stories of life as a governess to the Grand Duchesses. At the Court of the Last Tsar The memoirs of Mossolov, head of the Court Chancellery from 1900 until 1916. Life and Tragedy of Alexandra Feodorovna A biography of the last Empress of Russia by her Lady in Waiting, Countess Sophie Buxhoeveden. Tsarskoe Selo in 1910 Originally published in 1910 for the 200th anniversary of the founding of the city. Memories of Alexis Volkov Personal Valet to Tsarina Alexandra Feodorovna World Monument Fund Alexander Palace Report A 1996 overview of the condition of the palace with recommendations for its restoration. Blood Stained Russia A collection of pictures from a book by an American, Captain Donald Thompson. The Last Tsaritsa Written by Lili Dehn, a close friend of the last Empress, Alexandra Feodorovna. Many unique first hand stories. Charles Cameron - Imperial Architect Cameron worked in Tsarskoe Selo and Pavlovsk for Catherine II - by Georges Lukomski Lost Splendor Memoirs written by Prince Felix Yussupov, one of the murderers of Rasputin. Thirteen Years at the Russian Court Pierre Gilliard's amazing book of life as the French tutor to the children of Tsar Nicholas II.	Here's an assortment of AlexanderPalace.org websites to explore Russia's past: Yelagin Palace Lots of great zoom views and historic photos from before the revolution. The Tsar at Stavka A collection of pictures from a 1916 publication of the Imperial Court. Jewels of the Romanovs Website for the touring exhibition from Tsarskoe Selo and the Kremlin Museums. Russian Imperial Eggs A Royal Danish exhibition of porcelain easter eggs and their history. My Name is Anastasia Website devoted to the youngest daughter of the last Tsar of Russia. Broughton Fabergé Exhibition Online website for the fabulous exhibition that toured the USA. Nicholas and Alexandra Online exhibition from the Hermitage Museum. Romanov Photo Album More than 100 online pictures of the Romanovs. Petersburg 1900 - a Photo Travelogue Cool visit to St. Petersburg before the Revolution. Alexander Palace Time Machine Celebrated website on the home of the last Tsar and his family.