Robert K. Massie - Nicholas and Alexandra: The Story of the Love That Ended an Empire

Pros: Interesting, easy to read, an interesting take on the Russian revolution
Cons: Certain aspects of the revolution are not covered as thoroughly as they could be

Nicholas and Alexandra was the first of Robert K. Massies historical best sellers, and has continuously been in publication for over 30 years, and there is a good reason for this. Mr. Massie, an Oxford educated Rhodes Scholar has a gift that must...

Pros: Good organization. Great detail. Exciting action.
Cons: A bit thick... ;)

This particular book is quite notable for it’s eloquent language and down to the point explanation of what exactly has happened. Unlike many other historical books where the writer oftentimes gets caught up in his own ego and tries to insert as many ...

Pros: A vivid description of how one blood disease destroyed an empire.
Cons: The bleeding did not stop after the Imperial collapse.

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Pros: Very detailed account of the last Russian royal family, easy to read
Cons: The revolutionary period may be confusing if you aren't familiar with the Russian Revolution.

This book is an excellent and detailed account of the lives of Czar Nicholas II., his wife Alexandra, and their five children. By the time you finish this book, you will feel like you know this family personally, especially when you look at the pictures...

Pros: Richly descriptive and informative
Cons: None

This is truly the best book on the topic that I have EVER read. And I have read many books on this subject, being greatly interested in it. It is an affordable book with a wealth of information. It gives a balanced view of both the political and family...

Pros: Very descriptive and hard to put down!
Cons: Sometimes hard to keep track of all the characters.

This is the second book of the author, Robert K. Massie, that I've read. The first was of Peter the Great. I highly recommend reading anything this Pulitzer Prize-winning author has written. I was so taken in by his style of writing, I felt transported...