The Disillusions Of A Crown Princess (1919)

The Disillusions Of A Crown Princess is a memoir written by Catherine Radziwill, a Polish noblewoman who married into the Russian imperial family. The book was published in 1919 and recounts Radziwill's experiences as a member of the royal court in St. Petersburg, as well as her disillusionment with the monarchy and her eventual exile from Russia.Radziwill was married to Prince Wilhelm Radziwill, a cousin of the Russian Tsar Nicholas II. She was initially enamored with the glittering world of the Russian court, but soon became disillusioned with the extravagance and opulence of the lifestyle. She also witnessed firsthand the political turmoil and unrest that was brewing in Russia, and became increasingly critical of the Tsar's leadership.As the situation in Russia deteriorated, Radziwill became involved in various political movements and eventually fled the country with her husband. The Disillusions Of A Crown Princess is a candid and often scathing account of Radziwill's time in the Russian court, as well as her thoughts on the monarchy and the political situation in Russia leading up to the Revolution of 1917.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.