
Imperial legend: the disappearance of Tsar Alexander I
Biography, Royalty biography, Canadian non-fiction
Human-narrated audio, Automated braille
Summary
In 1825, at the age of 48, Tsar Alexander, a sturdy man in excellent health, died under mysterious circumstances. Rumour had it that the Tsar had faked his death in order to shed the burdens of the throne, a position… he had reluctantly assumed after his father was assassinated, and escaped into self-imposed exile. This book attempts to unravel the mystery surrounding the death of Tsar Alexander I and offers up an explanation of what really happened to the leader of one of the world's most powerful nations. 2002.