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The Romanovs
1613-1918
Book • 2016
This book is an intimate and gripping chronicle of the Romanov dynasty, covering three centuries of their rule.
It delves into the lives of twenty tsars and tsarinas, revealing their secret world of unlimited power, ruthless empire-building, palace conspiracies, family rivalries, and sexual decadence.
The narrative spans from Ivan the Terrible to Nicholas II, including key figures like Peter the Great and Catherine the Great, and culminates with the tragic end of the Romanov family during the Russian Revolution.
Montefiore's work is based on new archival research and provides a vivid portrait of the Romanovs, their court life, and the dynamics of power that defined their reign.
It delves into the lives of twenty tsars and tsarinas, revealing their secret world of unlimited power, ruthless empire-building, palace conspiracies, family rivalries, and sexual decadence.
The narrative spans from Ivan the Terrible to Nicholas II, including key figures like Peter the Great and Catherine the Great, and culminates with the tragic end of the Romanov family during the Russian Revolution.
Montefiore's work is based on new archival research and provides a vivid portrait of the Romanovs, their court life, and the dynamics of power that defined their reign.
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Bari Weiss as one of the most important historians alive today, whose books are essential to understanding power and human nature.
Bari Weiss as one of the most important historians alive today, whose books are essential to understanding power and human nature.
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Simon Sebag Montefiore: History Is Not Over
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William Dalrymple as a book containing extraordinary details about the Romanovs, including stories of Potemkin, Catherine, and Ivan the Terrible.
William Dalrymple as a book containing extraordinary details about the Romanovs, including stories of Potemkin, Catherine, and Ivan the Terrible.
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93. Murdering the Romanovs: The End of a Dynasty
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Sam Harris when discussing the history of the region, Jews in the region, and the emergence of Christianity and Islam.
Sam Harris when discussing the history of the region, Jews in the region, and the emergence of Christianity and Islam.
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#393 - Is History Repeating Itself?
Mentioned by William Dalrymple as fantastic books, while discussing the preparation for the podcast episode.
William Dalrymple as fantastic books, while discussing the preparation for the podcast episode.33 snips
75. Catherine the Great: The Golden Age
