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Smith, Douglas, 1962-
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Rasputin, Grigori♯Ư Efimovich, 1869-1916.
Romanov, House of.
Russia -- Court and courtiers -- Biography.
Russia -- History -- Nicholas II, 1894-1917.
Russia -- Politics and government -- 1894-1917.
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Smith, Douglas, 1962-
Rasputin, Grigori♯Ư Efimovich, 1869-1916.
Romanov, House of.
Russia -- Court and courtiers -- Biography.
Russia -- History -- Nicholas II, 1894-1917.
Russia -- Politics and government -- 1894-1917.
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Rasputin
:
faith
,
power
, and the
twilight
of the
Romanovs
/ Douglas Smith.
by
Smith, Douglas, 1962-
Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 2016.
Call #:
947.083092 R227s
Subjects
Rasputin
, Grigori♯Ư Efimovich, 1869-1916.
Romanov, House of.
Russia -- Court and courtiers -- Biography.
Russia -- History -- Nicholas II, 1894-1917.
Russia -- Politics and government -- 1894-1917.
ISBN:
9780374240844 (hc)
0374240841 (hc)
Edition:
1st American ed.
Description:
xx, 817 p., [32] p. of plates : ill., maps ; 24 cm.
Notes:
Coloured illustrations on lining papers.
Bibliography:
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Contents:
Introduction: The Holy Devil? -- Holy pilgrim: 1869-1904 -- Our friend: 1905-1909 -- Scandals: 1910-1911 -- A time of miracles: 1912-July 1914 -- War: July 1914-1915 -- The final year: 1916 -- The aftermath: 1917-1918 -- Epilogue.
Summary:
"On the centenary of the death of
Rasputin
comes a definitive biography that will dramatically change our understanding of this fascinating figure. A hundred years after his murder,
Rasputin
continues to excite the popular imagination as the personification of evil. Numerous biographies, novels, and films recount his mysterious rise to
power
as Nicholas and Alexandra's confidant and the guardian of the sickly heir to the Russian throne. His debauchery and sinister political influence are the stuff of legend, and the downfall of the Romanov dynasty was laid at his feet. But as the prizewinning historian Douglas Smith shows, the true story of
Rasputin
's life and death has remained shrouded in myth. A major new work that combines probing scholarship and powerful storytelling,
Rasputin
separates fact from fiction to reveal the real life of one of history's most alluring figures. Drawing on a wealth of forgotten documents from archives in seven countries, Smith presents
Rasputin
in all his complexity--man of God, voice of peace, loyal subject, adulterer, drunkard.
Rasputin
is not just a definitive biography of an extraordinary and legendary man but a fascinating portrait of the
twilight
of imperial Russia as it lurched toward catastrophe."--From publisher.
"The definitive biography of
Rasputin
, spiritual guide to the
Romanovs
and source of great political intrigue, based on many new documents"--From publisher.
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