The Family Romanov: Murder, Rebellion & the Fall of Imperial Russia

Reviewed by: Kris Zuidema - Retired school librarian, Sebago, Southern Maine Library District

Review Date: September 17, 2014

Review

This nonfiction book about the last tsar of Russia and his family is excellent. The author uses primary sources giving an intimate look at the Romanov family and what was happening in Russia at the time. The descriptions of the lives of the peasants, workers, revolutionaries, and soldiers show how their struggles affected the events leading up to the fall of Imperial Russia. The black and while photos of the Romanov family, Rasputin, peasants, workers, etc. add to understanding the family's privileged lifestyle in contrast to the rest of Russia. There is an extensive bibliography, website listing, notes, and detailed index. Highly recommended.

Overall Book Score: excellent