Empress Maria Feodorovna

This book by the outstanding Russian historian A.N. Bokhanov is dedicated to an extraordinary woman who lived a long life, resembling both a fairy tale and an adventure novel. The daughter-in-law of Emperor Alexander II, the wife of Emperor Alexander... III, and the mother of Emperor Nicholas II. For most of her earthly existence, Empress Maria was at the public height where the fates of states, empires, and nations were determined. She fully felt the relentless passage of time, becoming one of the first victims of the merciless "wheel of history" in the 20th century. Yet, this small woman managed to overcome what seemed insurmountable, learning to find a ray of hope even in the impenetrable darkness of the surrounding reality.
She endured. She stood firm. Until the last hour of her earthly life, she remained a Russian queen, holding in her heart compassion for human suffering, love for Russia, faith in God, and hope for His mercy.

Author: БОХАНОВ А.

Printhouse: Veche

Series: Portraits of Russian History

Age restrictions: 12+

Year of publication: 2023

ISBN: 9785448443282

Number of pages: 496

Size: 217x150x27 мм mm

Cover type: Твердый переплет

Weight: 594 g

ID: 1670059

This book by the outstanding Russian historian A.N. Bokhanov is dedicated to an extraordinary woman who lived a long life, resembling both a fairy tale and an adventure novel. The daughter-in-law of Emperor Alexander II, the wife of Emperor Alexander III, and the mother of Emperor Nicholas II. For most of her earthly existence, Empress Maria was at the public height where the fates of states, empires, and nations were determined. She fully felt the relentless passage of time, becoming one of the first victims of the merciless "wheel of history" in the 20th century. Yet, this small woman managed to overcome what seemed insurmountable, learning to find a ray of hope even in the impenetrable darkness of the surrounding reality.
She endured. She stood firm. Until the last hour of her earthly life, she remained a Russian queen, holding in her heart compassion for human suffering, love for Russia, faith in God, and hope for His mercy.

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