Thirteen Years at the Russian Court

A Personal Record of the Last Years and Death of the Emperor Nicholas II. and his Family

Features 32-page introduction by Romanov historian Paul Gilbert with photographs and notes

TThirteen Years at the Russian Court is a personal record by Pierre Gilliard, a Swiss author and academic who served as the French language tutor to Russian Emperor Nicholas II's children.

The book, first published in 1921, offers a unique perspective on the final years of the Romanov dynasty through Gilliard's experiences as a tutor to the August children.

The memoir blends historical narrative with personal anecdotes, providing an intimate look into the opulence and decline of Imperial Russia. Gilliard's recollections are not merely memoirs but vital historical documents that bridge the gap between the glamour of Court life and the impending doom of a centuries-old regime.

Gilliard’s memoir serves as an invaluable resource for anyone interested in Russia’s last Tsar. Russian history, monarchy, or the complexities of life at the Russian Imperial Court during the early 20th century.