The Romanovs: 1613-1918
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| Rating | : | 4.66 (658 Votes) |
| Asin | : | B01D21QIIQ |
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| Number of Pages | : | 102 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-11-07 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
How did one family turn a war-ruined principality into the world's greatest empire? And how did they lose it all?This is the intimate story of 20 tsars and tsarinas, some touched by genius, some by madness, but all inspired by holy autocracy and imperial ambition. Paul I was strangled by courtiers backed by his own son, Alexander I, who in turn faced Napoleon's invasion and the burning of Moscow, then went on to take Paris. Dazzlingly entertaining and beautifully written from start to finish, The Romanovs brings these monarchs - male and female, great and flawed, their families and courts - blazingly to life. Drawing on new archival research, Montefiore delivers an enthralling epic of triumph and tragedy, love and murder, encompassing the seminal years 1812, 1914, and 1917, that is both a universal study of power and a portrait of an empire that helps define Russia today.. The Romanovs were the most successful dynasty of modern times, ruling a sixth of the world's surface for three centuries. To rule Russia was both imperial-sacred mission and poisoned chalice:
"A masterful book" according to Francis Chino. Aside from the insight and incredible (yet useful) detail it provides, the cover looks fantastic. A great read for a Russian history fan, fan of royalty, or a fan of any family drama.. "An amazing story of the History of this family" according to Jillian. An amazing story of the History of this family. I thoroughly recommend it, Extremely cruel amid such hard times.No wonder they had the Revolution.. This book is well worth the money and has a lot of photos. This book is great with a lot of pictures and great history. My book also arrived in good shape.