19thCentury
AsianRoyalty
Bangkok
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PrinceChakrabongse
Royal
RoyalBiographies
Russia
Siam
Thai
Tsar
Product details
- ISBN 9789749863572
- Dimensions: 171 x 241mm
- Publication Date: 31 Mar 2020
- Publisher: River Books
- Publication City/Country: TH
- Product Form: Hardback
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A tsarevitch, Nicholas visited Bangkok in 1891 as part of his Eastern Tour, celebrating the opening of the eastern branch of the Trans-Siberian Railroad. Lavishly entertained by the Thai monarch, the two become close and an enduring friendship ensued.
The king's son, Prince Chakrabongse, was invited to study in St Petersburg at the Tsar's court, and his 8-year stay was paid for by Nicholas. He was treated as a member of the family and had a unique insight into Tsarist Russia. His letters home to his father, the king, are insightful, full of observations and news about the Russian court. The king was equally candid in his replies, making for a revealing read for anyone with an interest in this period of history.
Text in Thai.
Narisa Chakrabongse is the granddaughter of Prince
Chakrabongse. She reveals here for the first time some 200 letters,
which have been held in personal archives in Thailand.
