Romanovs: Ruling Russia 1613-1917

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Binding: Hardcover Dewey Decimal Number: 947.0460922 EAN: 9781847252135 ISBN: 1847252133 Label: Continuum Manufacturer: Continuum Number Of Items: 1 Number Of Pages: 308 Publication Date: 2008-06-20 Publisher: Continuum Studio: Continuum
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Editorial Reviews: This title provides a vivid and original portrait of the entire Romanov family, who shaped Russian history and politics for three centuries and whose legacy still sparks the public's imagination.For 300 years the history of Russia was inextricably linked to that of one family: The Romanovs. Claiming a divine right to reign and tracing the family line back to Peter the Great they shaped the history of Russia, for better or for worse, for three centuries. The influence of Michael, Ivan, Catherine II, Nicholas I and Alexander III defined the politics, society, art and philosophy of their times and lead to the establishment of Russia as one of the great world powers. But when the Romanov's gathered to celebrate their tercentenary in 1913 dark clouds were gathering all around. Rasputin had prophesized their demise and his unpopular influence on the Tsar was growing. The strain of the First World War had spread unrest throughout Russia. On July 17th, 1918 three hundred and four years of the Romanov dynasty ended when, probably under Lenin's orders, Tsar Nicholas II, his wife and five children were brutally murdered by a Bolshevik execution squad.This brilliant and original new work on the entire Romanov family paints a vivid picture of the dynasty and illustrates exactly what it contributed to the creation of Russia. By bringing the characters of the Tsars and their family to life, Lindsey Hughes has added so much to our knowledge of this fascinating dynasty.
Spotlight customer reviews: Customer Rating: Summary: 300 years covered in 200 pages? Comment: Information wise the book was ok - it covered a lot of subjects and poorly waved the people together. I fell like this book could have been longer and at one time was, but a lot of info was cut out. There were times that it seemed to me that it jumped from topic to topic, I am giving the author the benefit of the doubt when I say that information was cut out. Because either it was weathered down or just poorly written. It did not do a very good job on showing who these people were just highlighted some of the things they did. I would not even say this book gave me a good base or foundation on the Romanos. Customer Rating: Summary: Excellent history in a readable form. Comment: History of a topic long of interest, but to review this would be a disservice to the author. Exellent, easy interesting read. Customer Rating: Summary: Triumph and tragedy Comment: This is a very well-written history of the Romanov dynasty and its effect on the Russia it ruled for more than 300 years. The late author paints a vivid picture of even the most unheralded tsar, and the political and social life at the time of each reign. I would have wished for a bit more of the history of the expansion of the country, but I understand that in a sweeping narrative of this type there is not room for everything, or else the book will rival "War and Peace" in length. Occasionally the plethora of Russian names gets a bit confusing, but that isn't a distraction from the inherent quality of the work. If you are fascinated about Russian history, as I am, you will definitely enjoy this work. Customer Rating: Summary: A summary history of the Romanovs Comment: The book is a well written summary of the orgins of the Romanovs and their ultimate claim to the Russian throne. Each of the Tsars ,who ruled during the three hundred and four years of the Romanov dynasty, has a chapter that discusses their reign in a concise fashion. I recommend the book for those who are interested in the Tsars and their affect on the Russian people and the disaster which they caused with the culmination of the Russian Revolution of 1917. More Reviews