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Alexis in America: A Russian Grand Duke’s Tour, 1871–1872

Alexis in America: A Russian Grand Duke’s Tour, 1871–1872 recounts Alexis Romanov’s journey through the United States and Canada and examines what the visit revealed about post-Civil War America. The book connects the tour’s public spectacle and diplomatic context with issues including sectionalism, racism, and political corruption.

At a glance

Covers Alexis Romanov’s 1871–1872 tour through the United States and Canada.
Describes encounters with figures including Samuel Morse, Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, and Buffalo Bill Cody.
Places the tour in the context of U.S.-Russia relations and post-Civil War debates about national identity.

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Pros and cons

Pros

Combines a chronological travel narrative with discussion of the visit’s diplomatic and cultural significance.
Includes varied episodes, from a bison hunt and Niagara Falls visit to the first Krewe of Rex Mardi Gras parade.

Technical specifications

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Book details
Publisher	LSU Press
Publication date	December 15, 2014
Language	English
Print length	296 pages
ISBN-10	0807158399
ISBN-13	978-0807158395

Dimensions and installation
Weight listed	1.2 pounds
Dimensions	6 x 0.7 x 9 inches

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Listing details to confirm

The listing’s 1.2-pound weight and 6 x 0.7 x 9-inch dimensions describe the listed item, but the book format is not specified.

Who is it for?

A good fit for

Readers interested in U.S.-Russia relations and nineteenth-century diplomacy.
Readers studying post-Civil War American society, regional divisions, or the Romanovs.
Readers who prefer narrative history centered on a historical visit and its public reception.

Less suited to

Readers seeking a study focused solely on Russian domestic history or a general history of the Civil War.

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Frequently asked questions

What period and journey does the book cover?

It recounts Alexis Romanov’s extended journey through the United States and Canada in 1871–1872.

Does the book focus only on the duke’s itinerary?

No. The listing also describes its examination of U.S.-Russia relations and American cultural and political issues, including racism, corruption, and sectionalism.

How long is the listed edition?

The listing gives a print length of 296 pages.