Description
Robert K. Massie's Pulitzer Prize-winning biography plunges readers into the opulent and tumultuous world of Imperial Russia, chronicling the final years of the Romanov dynasty. It vividly portrays Tsar Nicholas II's political missteps and Empress Alexandra's deep reliance on the controversial mystic Rasputin, all set against the backdrop of a nation on the brink of revolution. The narrative also highlights the poignant struggle of their son, Alexis, with hemophilia, a personal tragedy intertwined with the empire's fate. Massie masterfully weaves together passion, intrigue, and historical sweep to deliver a compelling account of a royal family and a crumbling empire.
Available Editions
paperback
Ballantine Books
Published Jan 1, 2000
613 pages
ISBN: 9780345438317
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Details
First Published
1967
Language
eng
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for Nicholas and Alexandra by Robert K. Massie.