The Romanovs: the Final Chapter by Robert K. Massie
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Book Reviews of The Romanovs: the Final Chapter
Book Review: Another Excellent Massie Book About the Romanovs!
Summary: 5 Stars
This is another excellent book about the Romanov family, written by Massie.
The book starts out by going over the Romanov's final days and their eventual demise. It continues by looking into various aspects of the tragedy, including the coverage of numerous Anasthasia imposters in later years. There were extra pages about one woman in particular, Anna Anderson, who, though she had many detracters, had many people fooled into believing that she was really the Tsar's youngest daughter. However, in this book we discover that recent DNA testing has proven that, with out a doubt, this woman was NOT Anasthasia after all!
An exciting, must read for all those interested in the Romanov history and tragedy!
Book Review: Robert K. Massie's books are wonderful reads
Summary: 5 Stars
Another well-written book by Robert K. Massie about the Romanov family and their tragic fate. The book begins at the death of the romanovs and explaining in great detail their death, and how their bodys were hidden for so many years. It present's evidence about people claiming to be the romanovs themself - even one of the most famous - Anna Anderson. It points out both sides to those who do and do not believe she was Anastasia Romanov. I myself do not velieve that she was due to the evidence this book presents - DNA, and how her story does not hold up at all. This is a wonderful book!Check out Nicholas & Alexandra, Anastasia'a Album, and the Last Tsar as well.
Book Review: MASSIE DOES IT AGAIN!
Summary: 5 Stars
After I had finished reading this book, I was not at all disappointed. The topic was well-researched by Massie. I could really sense a connection between the topic and Massie. I felt as if I was reading a mystery story.Massie displayed the same intimacy he had with the subject matter, as he did in _Nicholas and Alexandra_(another masterpiece written by Massie).The first chapter actually moved me to tears. When he started the section on the tests run on the remains found in Ekaterinburg, it was like I was watching a documentary, because his characterizations were so vivid. I strongly recommend this book.Book Review: The perfect companion to _Nicholas and Alexandra_
Summary: 5 Stars
The recovery of the Romanovs' remains was bedeviled by political infighting on every level. Churches, governments, and scientists turned what should have been a solemn homecoming into a backdrop for petty internecine fights. Massie cuts through all this petty bickering and provides the reader with a clear, concise account of the recovery of the bones and their eventual interment.Those who enjoyed _Nicholas and Alexandra_ will find this book the perfect companion, but I recommend this book to anyone interested in Russian history, politics, or religion.
Book Review: Addictive
Summary: 5 Stars
As other reviewers have said, this is a great follow up to Massie's other book "Nicholas and Alexandra". It might not be as meaningful if you have not read "Nicholas and Alexandra" first.
"The Romanovs" is engagingly written and reads like a murder mystery. Technical details of DNA analysis are explained clearly in layman's terms so that the reader can understand what the investigators were doing. The narrative can drag in places but so far I have had trouble putting it down. Excellent read.