The Romanovs: Ruling Russia 1613-1917

by Lindsey Hughes

Book Overview

For 300 years the history of Russia was inextricably linked to one family: the Romanovs. Claiming a divine right to reign and tracing the family lineage back to Peter the Great, they were Russia's... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1847252133
• ISBN13: 9781847252135
• Release Date: January 2008
• Publisher: Continuum
• Length: 308 Pages
• Weight: 1.27 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.2" x 6.5" x 9.3"

Customer Reviews

Great Romanov History

Loved this book; new approach to the Romanovs; well researched and readable.

Excellent history in a readable form.

History of a topic long of interest, but to review this would be a disservice to the author. Exellent, easy interesting read.

Triumph and tragedy

This is a very well-written history of the Romanov dynasty and its effect on the Russia it ruled for more than 300 years. The late author paints a vivid picture of even the most unheralded tsar, and the political and social life at the time of each reign. I would have wished for a bit more of the history of the expansion of the country, but I understand that in a sweeping narrative of this type there is not room for everything, or else the book will rival "War and Peace" in length. Occasionally the plethora of Russian names gets a bit confusing, but that isn't a distraction from the inherent quality of the work. If you are fascinated about Russian history, as I am, you will definitely enjoy this work.