Synopses & Reviews
Zeepvat examines the lives of individual Romanov family members during the last century of their imperial rule and offers a glimpse into their grand palaces. During this period, the Tzars reached the peak of their wealth, prestige, and power, yet also faced strengthening social forces that eventually triggered the Russian Revolution and their ultimate destruction.
Synopsis
There is a continuing fascination with the Romanov dynasty that ruled Russia for over 300 years. Charlotte Zeepvat seeks to widen the picture by looking at the lives of members of the family during the last century of imperial rule, a time of contrasts an
Description
Includes bibliographical references (p. 275-278) and index.