Alexander I: The Tsar Who Defeated Napoleon by Marie-Pierre Rey

Alexander I: The Tsar Who Defeated Napoleon

Marie-Pierre Rey

439 pages first pub 2009 (editions)

nonfiction biography history challenging informative slow-paced
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Alexander I: The Tsar Who Defeated Napoleon by Marie-Pierre Rey is a captivating read for anyone fascinated by the intricacies of history, politics, and diplomacy, as it offers a richly nuanced and deeply human portrait of a pivotal figure in European history, shedding new light on the complexities of Alexander's tumultuous reign and his enduring legacy.

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Alexander I was a ruler with high aspirations for the people of Russia. Cosseted as a young grand duke by Catherine the Great, he ascended to the throne in 1801 after the brutal assassination of his father. In this magisterial biography, Marie-Pie...

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