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Chapters One and two is set out to describe the beginning of Russia starting in the 1800's. Chapter one describes the land of Russia with peter the great as the czar and having his eye on the Baltic Sea. It At the age of 40 Alexander gets ill and dies a few days later following the crowning of Czar Nicholas.

in the Second Chapter, Nicholas in 1888 Nicholas has a will to have St.Petersburg to be loyal to him and to stay an important part to Russia.it also notes Nicholas relationship with is mother and how he writes that he will do what her advice is and that he loves her. It also states that Nicholas's wife/girlfriend Mary wishes to find a place of her own. Nicholas is intrigued by how beautiful Princess Mary looks and how he can not take his eyes off her."Mary is delightful and is much better looking then her photographs". Czar Peter is also fond of a woman named Kschessinsha. she loves to dance and is quite difficult to gain he affection.