Author: Simon Sebag Montefiore.
Title: The Romanovs 1613-1918.
Publisher: Knoff.
Copyright: 2016.
Pages: 744.
Price: $35.00 (US).
Overview & Impressions:
The Romanov dynasty had a bloody beginning and a bloody ending. They defined Russian history as ruling autocrats. I lost track in the number of murders, plots, and assassinations involving this dynasty. They left their imprint on Russian history and nation in general. There were high points like Alexander's march into Paris in 1814 and Golden Age of Catherine the Great.
However, I felt sorry for Nicholas II, who was out of his league ruling the Russian empire. World War I put an end to the Romanovs. Though their successors sought their imperial mantle in order to justify ruling the Motherland. Even today...
Recommend reading.
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