The Romanovs: 1818-1959 - Softcover

Van Der Kiste, John

Softcover

ISBN 10: 075093459X ISBN 13: 9780750934596

Publisher: The History Press, 1980

Synopsis

This work examines Alexander Ii's life and reign, and the lives of his children, including his successor Tsar Alexander Iii, whose determination to purge the empire of all terrorism and protect the autocracy brought more violence in its wake. It also recounts the lives of the Tsar's children.

About this title

Synopsis:

This work examines Alexander II's life and reign, and the lives of his children, including his successor Tsar Alexander III, whose determination to purge the empire of all terrorism and protect the autocracy brought more violence in its wake; and his grandson, Tsar Nicholas II, whose vacillation between autocracy and liberalism and disastrous foreign ventures led to the violent dissolution of the monarchy. It also recounts the lives of the Tsar's children from his controversial second marriage - to his mistress, Catherine Dolgorouky - of whom the youngest, Catherine, lived in England for several years and died in 1959. The collapse of the dynasty, the Russian revolution and execution of several members of the family are thus seen through the eyes of the surviving sons and daughters of the Tsar Liberator.

About the Author:

John Van der Kiste is a well known royal writer and has written many successful books including GeorgeV's Children, George III's Children, Xenia, Once a Grand Duchess and Dearest Vicky, Darling Fritz.

About this edition

• Publisher: The History Press
• Publication date: 1980
• ISBN 10: 075093459X
• ISBN 13: 9780750934596
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 320