An Empress in Exile: My Days in Doorn Hardback - 2010

An Empress In Exile: My Days In Doorn is a memoir written by Hermine, Empress of Germany, detailing her life in exile following the end of World War I. The book recounts her experiences living in Doorn, a small town in the Netherlands, where she and her husband, Kaiser Wilhelm II, were forced to flee after the German monarchy was abolished in 1918.Throughout the book, Hermine reflects on the challenges she faced as a former empress living in a foreign country, including the loss of her title, her struggle to adjust to life in a small town, and the difficulties of maintaining her royal status in a world that had turned against her.Despite these challenges, Hermine also shares the joys of her life in Doorn, including her love of gardening, her passion for art, and her close relationship with her husband. She also provides fascinating insights into the political and social climate of Europe during this tumultuous time, offering a unique perspective on the events that shaped the continent in the aftermath of World War I.An Empress In Exile is a poignant and insightful memoir that offers a rare glimpse into the life of a former empress living in exile. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of Europe or the lives of royalty.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.