Alix and Nicky - The Passion of the Last Tsar and Tsarina (Paperback)

Few characters in history are as fascinating or controversial as Nicholas and Alexandra. From their passionate love to their horrifying execution, they are alternately viewed as innocent victims of Bolshevik assassins or blamed for causing the Revolution themselves. Much has already been written about their lives. But acting as a curator of the many conflicting histories, acclaimed author Virginia Rounding offers a different kind of biography, with an intimate look that probes the souls of these unforgettable figures, and tells the story of their passion and its consequences for Russia. Through newly revealed letters and diaries, Rounding explores the Empress' ill health, examines the enigmatic triangular relationship between Nicky, Alix and her confidante Ania Vyrubova, and looks anew at the reasons behind their reliance on the infamous Rasputin. Her conclusions are surprising. With eloquence and compassion, Rounding makes these characters come alive, presenting them in all their complexity and ardour, guiding the reader into their vanished world.

General

Imprint:	Saint Martin's Griffin,U.S.
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	2013
First published:	2013
Authors:	Virginia Rounding
Dimensions:	209 x 138 x 28mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	368
ISBN-13:	978-1-250-02219-6
Categories:	Books > Social sciences > Politics & government > Political activism > Revolutions & coups Books > Humanities > History > European history > From 1900 > General Books > History > European history > From 1900 > General
LSN:	1-250-02219-3
Barcode:	9781250022196

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