Nicholas & Alexandra
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Nicholas & Alexandra
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Nicholas & Alexandra
The tragic, compelling story of the last Tsar and his family
A true classic - this is a powerfully engrossing account of the last Tsar of Russia 'The fall of the Romanovs is a subject of compelling interest and Mr Massie's treatment of it reads with the power of a novel' TES 'A superb book ... an exquisite story of love and compassion' The Times 'A rattling good story ... Mr Massie describes, in lavish detail, the magnificent life of the court of St Petersburg: the opulent palaces, the great balls, the fantastic jewels ... But Mr Massie's is by no means only an exotic guidebook ... he has a serious historical thesis to propound ... I have never seen it argued with such wealth of medical and historical detail' Spectator 'A magnificent and intimate picture ... Not only the main characters, but the whole era become alive and comprehensible' Harpers Magazine
Nicholas & Alexandra is the internationally famous biography from Pulitzer Prize-winner Robert Massie. Massie shows conclusively how the personal curse of the young heir's haemophilia, and the decisive influence it brought Rasputin, became fatally linked with the collapse of Imperial Russia.
As an engrossing account of one of the century's most dramatic episodesβand an intimate portrait of two people caught at the centre of a maelstromβNicholas & Alexandra is unlikely ever to be surpassed.
'The story of the last Tsar has probably never been so powerfullyβand so accuratelyβtold' - Guardian
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Nicholas & Alexandra by Robert K. Massie is praised for its compelling and detailed narrative, providing an insightful glimpse into the lives of Russia's last Tsar and his family. Readers commend the book for its well-researched historical context and engaging storytelling style, which humanises the imperial family while exploring the political and social turmoils leading to the Russian Revolution. Overall, the biography is highly regarded for its depth and narrative accessibility.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9780575400061
Publisher: Orion Publishing Co
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 14 December 2000
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Weidenfeld & Nicolson
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 40.0mm
Width: 200.0mm
Height: 133.0mm
Weight: 440g
Pages: 624
About the Author
Robert K Massie was born in Lexington, Kentucky in 1929. He studied American History at Yale University and Modern European History at Oxford University, which he attended as a Rhodes scholar. He lives in Irvington, New York.
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