tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5190794791790101691.comments2023-07-08T20:30:18.584+01:00Grand Duchess Elizabeth And Other StoriesChristinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00714569232976515363noreply@blogger.comBlogger489125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5190794791790101691.post-77227370323979631462022-02-09T03:41:01.717+00:002022-02-09T03:41:01.717+00:00I have long felt that history gave the three emper...I have long felt that history gave the three emperors too much bad press.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17721237401125131663noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5190794791790101691.post-83638901676597613052020-10-11T23:28:47.950+01:002020-10-11T23:28:47.950+01:00I am fascinated by the time period of these letter...I am fascinated by the time period of these letters since I am researching a distant relative who was a portrait artist and became friends w/ Alexandra in these years - 1899 - 1901. She did miniature portraits of the Tsar and Tsarina. This artist was Amalia Kussner (later Amalia Coudert have her 1900 marriage). She also wrote a detailed article of her 1899 visit that was published in Century Magazine (1906). If anyone is interested in the Russian Royal family I encourage you to read that article (which is online is a a few locations for free). I would be very interested in contact information for M. Kleinpenning to see if she found any references to Amalia in her research of these letters. Sincerely, Kathleen Langone, Historial Researcher Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05681396425928105446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5190794791790101691.post-91443431364647116902020-08-15T19:10:25.026+01:002020-08-15T19:10:25.026+01:00Thank you for your lovely suggestion, Yusuf. I am ...Thank you for your lovely suggestion, Yusuf. I am not sure I could ever live up to Robert Massie's excellent book, but I shall certainly consider your suggestion!Christinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00714569232976515363noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5190794791790101691.post-22801617110213234682020-08-15T17:03:27.513+01:002020-08-15T17:03:27.513+01:00Please Christina, do write a biography of Nicolas ...Please Christina, do write a biography of Nicolas II. Beyond the tragedy he has experienced the gravest inj6syice towards him is the slander he still is s victim of.Yusufhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03598027871778203144noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5190794791790101691.post-34239213510268054242020-06-22T14:45:05.248+01:002020-06-22T14:45:05.248+01:00Thank you, Petra! Keep well and keep safe :-) Thank you, Petra! Keep well and keep safe :-) Christinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00714569232976515363noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5190794791790101691.post-49133225444462900392020-06-22T13:30:30.319+01:002020-06-22T13:30:30.319+01:00Christina,
Thank you for posting these positive w...Christina, <br />Thank you for posting these positive words about Nicholas! <br />Your video is 'heart-warming' in these 'cold' days of social distancing because of the the corona virus.<br />PetraAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5190794791790101691.post-34230598550962479392020-03-03T16:18:42.944+00:002020-03-03T16:18:42.944+00:00Thank you, Pengy! I do not have any plans to do th...Thank you, Pengy! I do not have any plans to do that at the moment, as I currently working on a biography of Emperor Frederick III, but I shall certainly bear in mind your kind comment!Christinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00714569232976515363noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5190794791790101691.post-2487300569767899642020-03-03T03:33:09.970+00:002020-03-03T03:33:09.970+00:00I hope Christina Croft will write a full book on T...I hope Christina Croft will write a full book on Tsar Nicholas II..he was not weak. At times he was treacherously misled as are our modern leaders such as Prime Minister Blair and President George Bush. Clearing up of myths about Nicholas II and Wilhelm II are most important contributions to history.Pengyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11595987147734006626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5190794791790101691.post-64787268131637967532018-05-16T14:00:27.532+01:002018-05-16T14:00:27.532+01:00I'm just discovering these awesome books.. tha...I'm just discovering these awesome books.. thanks for the wonderful interview.<br />MichaelAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06712524691584756966noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5190794791790101691.post-12598058795040232362017-12-02T00:40:47.612+00:002017-12-02T00:40:47.612+00:00You say: "On several programmes, attention wa...You say: "On several programmes, attention was frequently drawn to the fact that the South East and especially London would vote to remain because the people there are better-educated!"<br /><br />If this is actually the case, I agree with you that it's reprehensible to promote such geographic division. <br />But it's simply not true that "the southeast" voted Remain. Essex was particularly strongly "Leave", and many people I know from the Home Countries were too. <br />Conversely, the "northern" city you live in voted Remain; so did York; so did Harrogate; so did Newcastle; so did Manchester; so did Liverpool. <br /><br />There is actually a documented correlation between higher levels of education and voting Remain. If someone has suggested that this educational difference is based on geography, they are obviously mishief-makers. I personally didn't hear it suggested, though I heard plenty of things that annoyed me - on both sides - during this campaign, and one of the things was the suggestion that everyone in "the north" voted Leave. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5190794791790101691.post-1804889013379267042017-11-11T18:15:10.614+00:002017-11-11T18:15:10.614+00:00I entirely agree with you. I have finished the Hug...I entirely agree with you. I have finished the Hugo Vickers Alice’s biography. Really touching!!! A very interesting life.<br />MarinaMarinanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5190794791790101691.post-49190795398173146452017-09-24T16:14:38.368+01:002017-09-24T16:14:38.368+01:00Thank you, Michael! I am so glad you are enjoying ...Thank you, Michael! I am so glad you are enjoying it!<br />Christinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00714569232976515363noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5190794791790101691.post-29490810806629760422017-09-23T16:21:02.387+01:002017-09-23T16:21:02.387+01:00Just finished Chapter 1 and I'm already hooked...Just finished Chapter 1 and I'm already hooked. <br />Loving the new book. I Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06712524691584756966noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5190794791790101691.post-37949347389512534602017-09-23T16:14:08.619+01:002017-09-23T16:14:08.619+01:00I agree, Michael. Thank you for commenting. I agree, Michael. Thank you for commenting. Christinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00714569232976515363noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5190794791790101691.post-38857955722184620252017-09-23T16:09:21.636+01:002017-09-23T16:09:21.636+01:00Again we have an example of the Kaiser being pushe...Again we have an example of the Kaiser being pushed into a corner and being made to appear as the aggressor. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06712524691584756966noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5190794791790101691.post-80787965193084073762017-07-09T15:03:03.274+01:002017-07-09T15:03:03.274+01:00Thank you, Michael. You are very kind and your com...Thank you, Michael. You are very kind and your comment is much appreciated!Christinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00714569232976515363noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5190794791790101691.post-60333543345094081342017-07-09T14:49:40.311+01:002017-07-09T14:49:40.311+01:00I am so looking forward to reading another one of ...I am so looking forward to reading another one of your awesome works. I have tried reading other historical works over the years but since I have started reading your books, nothing remotely compares to your writing style and the vast amount of relevant information which you are able to give to the reader in such an entertaining manner. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06712524691584756966noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5190794791790101691.post-36470902788480743262017-06-27T19:35:58.496+01:002017-06-27T19:35:58.496+01:00I have read the book and it was extremely refreshi...I have read the book and it was extremely refreshing to have the events leading up to World War I related in such a coherent and definitive manner. All too often we are bombarded with dates and events that are only vaguely related. This book makes the major players into real people who are living real events. It is this method of relating the causes of The War that makes us realize that The Archduke was a man of honour who was trying to do something worthwhile.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06712524691584756966noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5190794791790101691.post-33431423622408952912017-05-21T13:50:55.820+01:002017-05-21T13:50:55.820+01:00The road to Hell is paved with good intentions. The road to Hell is paved with good intentions. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06712524691584756966noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5190794791790101691.post-46304193689347436462017-05-16T13:50:53.708+01:002017-05-16T13:50:53.708+01:00Apparently not.
Apparently not.<br />Christinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00714569232976515363noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5190794791790101691.post-61348960377081693472017-05-16T12:55:35.637+01:002017-05-16T12:55:35.637+01:00Will these people ever learn???Will these people ever learn???Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5190794791790101691.post-55833143256524521582017-05-11T02:30:41.331+01:002017-05-11T02:30:41.331+01:00Brilliant!!! Many thanks. Mr. Corbyn thinks 't...Brilliant!!! Many thanks. Mr. Corbyn thinks 'the rich' are heading for a 'reckoning'. I think Mr. Corbyn is heading for a 'reckoning'.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5190794791790101691.post-56166484205280967252017-05-07T16:55:57.787+01:002017-05-07T16:55:57.787+01:00This blog is packed full of information. It is ver...This blog is packed full of information. It is very rare to find such an abundance of relevant facts and in one place. The grandchildren are grouped together under the parents name so it is easy to identify who belongs to who.<br />This is a wonderful jumping off spot for anyone who has an interest in the extended family of Queen Victoria. Michael Henrynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5190794791790101691.post-18566774030061219162017-05-07T11:47:26.966+01:002017-05-07T11:47:26.966+01:00What an amazing family. One could spend a lifetime...What an amazing family. One could spend a lifetime delving into these fascinating lives. Each one has so much depth and meshing among the others. <br />Thank you for this introduction to Queen Victoria's Royal Family. Michael Henrynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5190794791790101691.post-9451529523584838772017-05-07T11:42:16.443+01:002017-05-07T11:42:16.443+01:00Apparently, we find that as rich as the Romanovs w...Apparently, we find that as rich as the Romanovs were, they lived a very frugal life. There is a story of Nicolas I bringing his own bag filled with straw to sleep on when he went to visit Queen Victoria.<br /><br /> I know they and their wealth have been misunderstood and misrepresented. Nicholas II hated the idea of taking the position of Czar. He wanted nothing more than to live a simple life.<br /><br />Often the wealth of the Roman Catholic Church is questioned and it is asked how fair is it for so much money to be owned by a church. How to divide it would be the question. If it were divided among all the members of the church, each one may get a few pennies.<br />Michael Henrynoreply@blogger.com