Alexander of Russia

The biography explores the complex life of Alexander, a grandson of Catherine the Great, who was celebrated in Europe as a liberator yet feared at home as an oppressive ruler. It delves into his contradictions as a conspirator in his father's assassination and an idealist at the Congress of Vienna, highlighting his struggle between liberal aspirations and the harsh realities of autocratic governance in Russia. Henri Troyat provides a compelling portrait of Alexander against the backdrop of a transformative era in European history.