Rasputin

This book is a comprehensive biography of Grigori Rasputin, combining probing scholarship and powerful storytelling.

It draws on a wealth of forgotten documents from archives in seven countries to present Rasputin in all his complexity—man of God, voice of peace, loyal subject, adulterer, drunkard.

The biography not only reveals the true story of Rasputin's life and death but also provides a fascinating portrait of the twilight of imperial Russia as it lurched toward catastrophe.

Smith debunks many myths surrounding Rasputin, including his alleged healing powers and his influence on the Romanov family, and offers a nuanced understanding of his role in Russian history.