The Absurdity of Assassination

This chapter humorously recounts the chaotic events surrounding the assassination of Franz Ferdinand and Rasputin's near-death experience. It explores the absurdities of early 20th-century medicine, Rasputin's influence on Russian politics, and the bizarre preparations for his assassination. The storytelling mixes dark comedy with historical events, culminating in a vivid depiction of Rasputin's dramatic and unusual death.