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Royal Stress
- Similar to Tsar Nicholas II and Alexandra, Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette experienced the stress of not having a male heir.
- Their eventual heir also suffered from illness, adding to their emotional burden during political turmoil.
Religious Politics
- Nicholas and Alexandra's deep religious beliefs influenced their political decisions.
- They saw their authority as divinely ordained and their reactionary conservatism as defending God.
Rasputin's Influence
- Grigory Rasputin became a key figure in the Romanov family's lives, embodying their intertwined religious and political beliefs.
- Separating fact from fiction about Rasputin is difficult due to conflicting narratives from admirers and detractors.