Nicholas and Alexandra: The Fall of the Romanov Dynasty (Modern Library);

From the Modern Library€s new set of beautifully repackaged hardcover classics by Robert K. Massie€"also available are Peter the Great and The Romanovs

In this commanding book, Robert K. Massie, prize-winning author of Catherine the Great, sweeps readers back to the extraordinary world of Imperial Russia to tell the story of the Romanovs€ lives: Nicholas€s political na¯vet©, Alexandra€s obsession with the corrupt mystic Rasputin, and little Alexis€s brave struggle with hemophilia. Against a lavish backdrop of luxury and intrigue, Massie unfolds a powerful drama of passion and history€"the story of a doomed empire and the death-marked royals who watched it crumble.
 
The Modern Library of the World€s Best Books
 
Nicholas and Alexandra
 
€œA magnificent and intimate picture . . . Not only the main characters but a whole era become alive and comprehensible.€€"Harper€s
 
Peter the Great
Winner of the Pulitzer Prize
 
€œEnthralling . . . as fascinating as any novel and more so than most.€€"The New York Times Book Review
 
The Romanovs
 
€œRiveting . . . unfolds like a detective story.€€"Los Angeles Times Book Review