Ella: Princess, Saint and Martyr by Christopher Warwick
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Book Reviews of Ella: Princess, Saint and Martyr
Book Review: Excellent Read - Illustrations Weak
Summary: 5 Stars
This was an exceptional read. Very easy - you are never mired down in endless ramblings like some historic tomes (you know, those ones that make you go "What?!?!"). I'm really glad Mr. Warwick did not repeat gosspip and rumors of Ella and her husband, Serge, as fact - like I've seen done before. If it is rumor or gossip - he tells you that fact upfront and tells you that these stories are so far unsubstantiated. The only thing I did not like, and this is really minor - Ella lived in a world where portraits were the norm and photography was everywhere - so where are all those pictures? The photos in the book were OK - but I really believe biographies should really have extensive sections of photographs so that the reader gets a really good idea of the individual. That aside, I really enjoyed the book and I believe anyone would as well.Book Review: Ella: Princess, Saint and Martyr
Summary: 5 Stars
This very readable book gives a more than usually even handed account of the life of Grand Duchess Elisabeth Feodorovna; it is sympathetic without being sentimental. The book is well referenced and gives a objective view of her early life as well as her time as Grand Duchess. In addition to well known facts about her life it deals with many of the rumours and speculations about her and the family of Tsar Nicholas II. Several pages of illustrations are included.Book Review: ELLA
Summary: 5 Stars
I LOVED THIS BOOK. I'VE READ SEVERAL BOOKS ON NICHOLAS AND ALEXANDRA, OF COURSE. AND RECENTLY DAGMAR, NICHOLAS'S MOTHER. XENIA AND OLGA, HIS SISTERS. THE BOOK ON ELLA SHOWS HOW, ALONG WITH HER SISTER ALEXANDRA, THEY SEEMED TO HAVE BOTH BEEN AFFECTED SO MUCH FROM THEIR MOTHER'S EARLY DEATH. THIS BOOK MADE IT INTERESTING READING ABOUT OTHER MEMBERS OF THE IMPERIAL FAMILY. NOT ONLY WAS ELLA A MARTYR BY THE WAY SHE DIED, BUT ALSO BY HER MARRIAGE WITH SERGE.Book Review: Good Bio
Summary: 5 Stars
I thoroughly enjoyed this book and it was very well written. It was however very similiar to a book I read years ago (don't remember the auhtor or title). Be that as it may, this is a very good read for anyone interested in the imperial family or the Grand Duchess Elizabeth. It did have some new information (particularily about her death) and was a very good read. High recommendationBook Review: Great Book
Summary: 5 Stars
Really enjoyed this book. I am really a Romanovphile, and this book had much information that I had previously not read. Very informative and well written. An enjoyable and edifying read.