War and Peace · primary
the Emperor
historical · male
The Emperor of Russia, who is present during the battle and interacts with Rostóv.
Aliases
Alexander the First · Tsar · Alexander · Emperor Alexander · Monsieur mon frère
Titles
Emperor
Appearances
- First: Book THREE · Chapter X · ¶ 15
- Latest: Book SECOND EPILOGUE · Chapter II · ¶ 7
Relationships
Political alliance · Napoleon Bonaparte
“Napoleon said something to Alexander, and both Emperors dismounted and took each other’s hands.”
Political alliance · Napoleon Bonaparte
“the intimacy between 'the world’s two arbiters,' as Napoleon and Alexander were called”
Enemy · Emperor of Austria
“a Russian corps crossed the frontier to co-operate with our old enemy Bonaparte against our old ally the Emperor of Austria”
Patronage · Lázarev
“The Emperor Alexander asked Kozlóvski, in Russian in a low voice.”
Military command (general) · Arakchéev
“Arakchéev was to Alexander”
Military command (adjutant general) · Balashëv
“Balashëv hastened to inform him of his rank and mission.”
Military command · Barclay de Tolly
“Barclay de Tolly tried to command the army in the best way, because he wished to fulfill his duty and earn fame as a great commander.”
Quotations
“He was filled with happiness at his nearness to the Emperor.”
“What a terrible thing war is: what a terrible thing! Quelle terrible chose que la guerre!”
“to propose to Alexander a meeting with Napoleon”
“the Tsar had been driven in a carriage at full speed”
“Rostóv saw the beloved features that were so deeply engraved on his memory.”
“to the health of our Sovereign, the Emperor!”
“the pensive face of the Emperor Alexander”
“On approaching Alexander he raised his hat.”
“Alexander and Napoleon, with the long train of their suites.”
“the Emperor Alexander asked Kozlóvski.”
“looked again straight into Alexander’s eyes.”
“as Napoleon and Alexander were called”
“the possibility of marriage between Napoleon and one of Alexander’s sisters was spoken of”
“the firmness of Alexander”
“for Napoleon to have written to Alexander”
“Alexander was firm”
“had Alexander not felt insulted”
“as Alexander expressed it in the last letter he wrote him”
“wrote a letter to Alexander, calling him Monsieur mon frère”
“Alexander did not insert them in his letter to Napoleon”
“Alexander, whose own character was chivalrous, noble, and gentle”
“from which Alexander had dispatched him on his mission”
“this is the room the Emperor Alexander occupied?”
“the last Napoleon sent to Alexander”
“Our sovereign the Emperor will be here in a moment”
“The Emperor entered the hall”
“I thank you in the name of the Fatherland!”
“Alexander refused negotiations”
“nor Alexander, nor still less any of those who did the actual fighting”
“Our Emperor joined the army”
“By the Emperor’s orders Bagratión reported direct to him”
“the Emperor was reluctant to give Kutúzov those powers”
“what he said to the Emperor”
“Where is Alexander now, and of what is he thinking?”
“the fact that the news had arrived on the Emperor’s birthday”
“the suffering the suspense occasioned the Emperor.”
“the Emperor at once received this messenger in his study at the palace on Stone Island”
“asked the Emperor quickly, his face suddenly flushing.”
“the Emperor began to breathe heavily and rapidly”
“the Emperor growing more and more animated”
“Napoleon or I,” said the Emperor, touching his breast.”
“Alexander did not receive these envoys”
“The Emperor! The Emperor!”
“the Emperor’s displeasure at the poor success of our forces”
“the Emperor reached Vílna on the eleventh”
“the Emperor expressed his dissatisfaction at the slowness of the pursuit”
“and genius in Napoleon and Alexander”
“In Russia there was an Emperor, Alexander, who decided to restore order in Europe and therefore fought against Napoleon.”
“an event was produced by Alexander’s”
“the will of Alexander”