Eine Biographie, die im Moskau des 17. Jhdts. beginnt und im "Neuen Rußland" nach den Reformen endet
Die Romanows Reihe
Diese Serie taucht tief in die reiche und oft dramatische Geschichte der russischen Zarenfamilie ein. Sie erforscht die Höhen und Tiefen ihrer Herrscher, ihre persönlichen Leben und die politischen Intrigen, die ein Imperium prägten. Leser werden Zeugen der großartigen Ereignisse, die die russische Geschichte beeinflussten, von Reformen und Kriegen bis hin zu persönlichen Tragödien und Triumphen. Die Erzählung erweckt komplexe Persönlichkeiten und entscheidende Momente mit fesselnden Details zum Leben.
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A tale of power, perseverance, and passion unfolds through the extraordinary life of an obscure German princess who became one of history's most remarkable and captivating women. Born into a minor noble family, she transformed herself into empress of Russia through sheer determination. For thirty-four years, she wielded control over the government, foreign policy, cultural development, and the welfare of the Russian people, navigating domestic rebellion, foreign wars, and the upheaval caused by the French Revolution. The narrative vividly brings to life her family, friends, ministers, generals, lovers, and enemies, showcasing a story richer than most in history. This compelling portrait reveals not only a Russian titan but also a flesh-and-blood woman, offering an absorbing and satisfying biography. Critics have praised it as juicy and suspenseful, with a great life irresistibly told. It has been recognized as one of the best books of the year by numerous esteemed publications, highlighting its significance and impact. The book promises to return to life an eternally fascinating figure, making it a must-read for those interested in powerful women and historical narratives.
A “magnificent and intimate” (Harper’s) modern classic of Russian history, the spellbinding story of the love that ended an empire—from the Pulitzer Prize–winning author of Peter the Great, The Romanovs, and Catherine the Great “A moving, rich book . . . [This] revealing, densely documented account of the last Romanovs focuses not on the great events . . . but on the royal family and their evil nemesis. . . . The tale is so bizarre, no melodrama is equal to it.”—Newsweek In this commanding book, New York Times bestselling author Robert K. Massie sweeps readers back to the extraordinary world of the Russian empire to tell the story of the Romanovs’ lives: Nicholas’s political naïveté, Alexandra’s obsession with the corrupt mystic Rasputin, and little Alexis’s brave struggle with hemophilia. Against a lavish backdrop of luxury and intrigue, Massie unfolds a powerful drama of passion and history—the story of a doomed empire and the death-marked royals who watched it crumble.
Das definitive Buch über das Schicksal und die Nachgeschichte der russischen Zarenfamilie. Eine Antwort auf alle noch offengebliebenen Fragen zum Verbleib der Leichen und zu den zweifelhaften Thronprätendenten der Nachkriegszeit, darunter Anna Anderson, die sechzig Jahre als vermeintliche Großfürstin Anastasia durch die Gazetten spukte.