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The Romanov dynasty, ruling over a staggering sixth of the globe, stands as the most triumphant royal lineage of recent centuries. This gripping narrative unravels the extraordinary tale of how a modest principality, ravaged by conflict, metamorphosed into the world's mightiest empire—and the dramatic circumstances of its ultimate downfall.
Delve into the private lives of twenty tsars and tsarinas, a captivating cast of characters marked by flashes of brilliance, bouts of insanity, and an unwavering devotion to holy autocracy and imperial grandeur. Montefiore's riveting account peels back the curtain on a clandestine realm of unbridled authority and relentless empire-building, shrouded in palace intrigues, familial power struggles, licentious indulgence, and lavish excess. The pages come alive with a colourful parade of adventurers, courtesans, revolutionaries, and literary luminaries.
Crafted with literary panache and drawing upon fresh archival discoveries, 'The Romanovs' presents a spellbinding chronicle of glory and calamity, passion and demise. This essential work not only serves as a universal examination of power dynamics but also paints a vivid portrait of the empire that continues to shape Russia's identity to this day.
Book ISBN: | 9781474600873 |
Book Author: | Simon Sebag Montefiore |
Book Format: | Paperback / softback |
Book Imprint: | Weidenfeld & Nicolson |
Book Publisher: | Orion Publishing Co |
Book Dimensions: | 198 x 130 x 44 cm |
Book Publication Date: | 2017-01-02 |
Book Pagination: | 736 pages, 4x8pp colour plates |
Book Weight: | 582g |
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Sherlock & Pages is a little bookshop with a big heart. We are based in Frome, Somerset, England and curate lists of books in the areas we are passionate about – landscape, nature, history, and heritage. In short, the conservation of all we’ve inherited and all we are responsible to pass on. We aim to inspire and be inspired, to form a literary culture of care and passion about this precious planet we call home.
This is a shop where you might find something you haven’t seen before, and we like to think we’ve got something for everyone. We choose each of our books with care and for a reason. This is because our physical store is small but beautifully formed, holding only around 1200 titles at any one time. We try and recreate the feel of the shop wherever we are online, to reflect our niche categories and personality.
We have an active social media presence and aim to share our story with all our friends. The long-term goal is to build a hub for the books and writers we believe in. Who knows where our adventure will lead but by supporting Sherlock & Pages you’re helping us to add a further layer of magic to our little corner of the world. If you haven’t visited our physical store, one day you might just make a literary pilgrimage down to Somerset.
Our tagline is ‘Long Live the Hedgerows’ and our symbol a hibernating dormouse. If you want to support an independent with a unique character and which will share stories with you for years to come, then choose Sherlock & Pages. The world needs bookshops with soul, for they are ‘citadels of light.’