Notes of a Nine Years' Residence in Russia, From 1844 to 1853: With Notices of the Tzars Nicholas I. and Alexander Ii

This memoir offers a unique glimpse into life in Russia during the mid-19th century. Written by an Englishman who spent almost a decade in the country, it provides observations on imperial politics, society, and culture, and includes anecdotes about encounters with the ruling Romanov dynasty.