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A review by spaces_and_solaces
The Romanovs: 1613-1918 by Simon Sebag Montefiore
3.0
It is no small feat to write about a dynasty that was in power for over 300 years, the last imperial dynasty to rule Russia, but Simon Sebag Montefiore does a great job!
Romanovs came to power first in 1613 and ruled until 1917 when the Bolshevik revolution toppled the monarchy and ended their rule. The remaining Tsar along with his family was later executed by the Bolshevik troops led by Vladimir Lenin, though some did manage to escape.
Montefiore’s account of the dynasty in this book gives more of a broad historical picture of the country rather than the details, along with some compelling accounts of events with great historical significance. He has divided the chapters in 3 parts – The Rise, Apogee & the Decline with each chapters introducing the main characters, places, etc., so it is fairly easy to keep it all straight together.
At its core, this book is about the intimate lives of the Tsar’s & Tsarina’s depicting the mayhem, court intrigue, murders, betrayals, and general drama of their everyday life from Peter the Great to Nicholas II.
Though the history nerd in me was screaming for more details, this book does some justice to the rendition of wars, treaties, battles & campaigns.
Montefiore’s writing is colorful & gripping revealing the ruthless power & an unbound ambition of the Romanovs. A well-researched book and greatly recommended if you are interested in Russian History.
Romanovs came to power first in 1613 and ruled until 1917 when the Bolshevik revolution toppled the monarchy and ended their rule. The remaining Tsar along with his family was later executed by the Bolshevik troops led by Vladimir Lenin, though some did manage to escape.
Montefiore’s account of the dynasty in this book gives more of a broad historical picture of the country rather than the details, along with some compelling accounts of events with great historical significance. He has divided the chapters in 3 parts – The Rise, Apogee & the Decline with each chapters introducing the main characters, places, etc., so it is fairly easy to keep it all straight together.
At its core, this book is about the intimate lives of the Tsar’s & Tsarina’s depicting the mayhem, court intrigue, murders, betrayals, and general drama of their everyday life from Peter the Great to Nicholas II.
Though the history nerd in me was screaming for more details, this book does some justice to the rendition of wars, treaties, battles & campaigns.
Montefiore’s writing is colorful & gripping revealing the ruthless power & an unbound ambition of the Romanovs. A well-researched book and greatly recommended if you are interested in Russian History.