The Romance of the Romanoffs
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Joseph Martin Mccabe
(4,5 Sterne; 5 Bewertungen)
The eighteenth, nineteenth and early twentieth centuries were periods of stark contrast between the opulent lifestyle of the rich and the extreme poverty of the peasants throughout the world. In addition, Russia straddled eastern and western cultures, not fitting neatly into either. The church was an important force, and those adhering to traditional eastern religions were peaceful and accustomed to 'doing as they were told'; followers of western thought were more eager for a democratic society. Add an autocratic czar and the conditions were ripe for revolution, corruption and murder. This history traces the stories of the weak Michael, the great Peter and Catherine to Nicholas II, the last of the Romanoffs. - Summary by Lynne Thompson (10 hr 22 min)
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a well formatted history of the Romanoffs
Rocky D. Rogers
(4,5 Sterne)
A great lesson for all to learn that deceived man’s desire to rule others and ignore sufferings and keep the population in National ignorance will destroy a nation and keep it week and in darkness.
SKH
(4 Sterne)
Interesting history of the Russians and ending with the Romanovs; blood thirsty and cruel! Thank you readers.
wow
(5 Sterne)
a much more bouncy and intricate book than appears on first glance
Good Early-20th Century History of Russia's Romanoff Dynasty
Lynette C.
(4 Sterne)
Well read
Karen Bromberg
(5 Sterne)
I enjoyed this book.