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Nicholas and Alexandra: At Home with the Last Tsar and His Family
by Marilyn Pfeifer Swezey
128pages
Published: 2004
Genre: Exhibition catalog
Publisher: The American-Russian Cultural Cooperation Foundation
Languages: English
ISBN Hardcover: No hardcover edition available
ISBN Softcover: Unknown
Print Status: out of print
description:
An exhibition catalog illustrated with vintage photos of the palace, and contemporary pictures of furniture, fabric samples, clothing, and other possessions. Accompanied by essays on life in the Alexander Palace.
unique features:
Focuses on everyday life, rather than formal or ceremonial occasions. Contains a fair number of photos not seen elsewhere.
similar to:
Nicholas & Alexandra: The Last Imperial Family of Tsarist Russia
Court of The Last Tsar: Pomp, Power and Pagentry In the Reign of Nicholas II
in my opinion:
A nicely detailed look at everyday, non-ceremonial life at the Alexander Palace.
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this book profile was written by Sarah Miller
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Portrait Hall
Mauve Room
Maple Room
Aleksey's Bedroom
Nicholas's Study
Aleksey's Playroom
Formal Reception
Balcony View
Aleksey- Balcony
Children-Mauve
Nicholas's Bathroom
Alexandra- Mauve
Nicholas's Reception
Tsarskoe Selo Map