1818-1881

Memoirs of five Russian revolutionaries of the 19th century.

Chronicles the history of the Russian royal family from 1818 until the end of its reign in 1959.

Examines the comparatively liberal reign of Alexander II of Russia and the concurrent actions of radicals and terrorists, who sought political reform and eventually assassinated him.

Presents a biography of Alexander II, Tsar of Russia from 1855 to 1881, describing his childhood, his education, and his political and military career.