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Title: The Last Tsar : The Life and Death of Nicholas II by Edvard Radzinsky ISBN: 0-385-46962-4 Publisher: Anchor Pub. Date: 15 June, 1993 Format: Paperback Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $16.95 |
Average Customer Rating: 4.35 (26 reviews)
Rating: 5
Summary: Great Detective Work by Radzinskii
Comment: This novel displayed great detective work by Radzinskii. It gives as much detail as possible about Tsar Nicholas II, his family and their last days. He searched archives that were previously closed to non-government personnel and he corresponded with those who were either witnesses or heard accounts (via second hand) from witnesses such as parents or grandparents. Tsar Nicholas II is shown as a Tsar not for power, but out of obligation. He is shown as a loving husband and caring father. The execution of this family is tragic.
Rating: 4
Summary: Great Analysis
Comment: Radzisky's "The Last Tsar: The Life and Death of Nicholas II" was a fine written book. Radzinsky writes this book as if he were a detective himself. The most compelling and moving segments of the book are his clear explanations and emphasis on the events that took place after the murders in Ekaterinburg.
Although Radzinsky shines in this later portion of the book, it seems to me that the previous portions were somewhat flawed. I did not approve of the way Radzinsky made accusations, such as the one regarding a love affair between Anna Vyrobova and Nicholas, without showing any hard evidence. Unfortunately, I felt as if most of his book disproved many of his own theories, such as those of the affairs.
One can clearly see that this book was written by a native Russian. And in this Radzinsky probably shined the most. He had many resources available that many western authors did not. Hence, Radzinsky was able to clearly put most of the pieces in place.
Perhaps one of the most creative aspects of his book was the way information was often displayed. It was not only his own writings. He often had a number of people tell the same story from their own perspective. Unfortunately, this often led to questions as to "who really killed the tsar?" But on the other hand, one is able to draw their own conclusions.
Radzinsky brilliantly analyzed everything following the execution of the former Tsar and his family. The information is very detailed; so much that one can picture the exact atrocities that were committed, which of course are very unsettling.
This book was written during and after the fall of the Soviet Union. I believe Radzinsky is one of the first to have truly depicted the most complete analysis of the Tsar's murder, which remained mostly secret until the fall of the Soviet Union.
Even though one may not necessarily approve of things said, or necessarily like every aspect of the book, it is a must read for any Romanov or Nicholas II aficionado.
Rating: 5
Summary: The Best Book I've ever read on them
Comment: This is hands down the best book written on the last Tsar (and I've read my fair share of books!) and his family!! I've always been fascinated by this family and what they were like and how they lived. This book not only gives a great insight into their lives, but also pieces together what happened the night they were executed (and leaves you to draw your own conclusions about whether you think anyone survived). A definate MUST READ for everyone!!
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Title: Romanovs by Robert K. Massie ISBN: 0345406400 Publisher: Ballantine Books Pub. Date: 01 October, 1996 List Price(USD): $14.95 |
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Title: Nicholas and Alexandra by Robert K. Massie ISBN: 0345438310 Publisher: Ballantine Books Pub. Date: 01 February, 2000 List Price(USD): $18.00 |
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Title: Stalin : The First In-depth Biography Based on Explosive New Documents from Russia'sSecret Archives by Edvard Radzinsky ISBN: 0385479549 Publisher: Anchor Pub. Date: 18 August, 1997 List Price(USD): $16.95 |
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Title: The Rasputin File by Edvard Radzinsky ISBN: 0385489102 Publisher: Anchor Pub. Date: 04 December, 2001 List Price(USD): $16.00 |
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Title: The Flight of the Romanovs: A Family Saga by John Curtis Perry, Constantine V. Pleshakov ISBN: 0465024637 Publisher: Basic Books Pub. Date: 05 February, 2001 List Price(USD): $20.00 |
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