Letters from St Petersburg

A Siamese Prince at the Court of the Last Tsar

Narisa Chakrabongse

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Thai

River Books
31 March 2020

Autobiography: royalty; Memoirs; Asian history

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.

Edited by: Narisa Chakrabongse
Imprint: River Books
Country of Publication: Thailand
Dimensions: Height: 241mm, Width: 171mm, Spine: 36mm
Weight: 1.411kg
ISBN: 9789749863572
ISBN 10: 9749863577
Pages: 480
Publication Date: 31 March 2020
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

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.