The Romanovs 1818-1959: Alexander II of Russia and His Family

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Looks at the lives of the Romanovs through the eyes of Tsar Alexander II and his immediate family. Thus the reign and fall of Tsar Nicholas II and the ascension of the Bolsheviks to state power are told from the perspectives of Alexander III Grand Duchess Marie Grand Duke Serge Grand Duke Paul Alexander IIs mistress and second wife Catherine Dolgorouky and the latters children. Concentrating on the intrigues personal lives and politics of the royal family the author includes 58 portraits photos and engravings depicting the lives of the Tsar and his kin. Distributed by Books International. Annotation c. by Book News Inc. Portland Or.