Bibliograph

Alix and Nicky, the passion of the last tsar and tsarina, Virginia Rounding

Type

Label

Alix and Nicky, the passion of the last tsar and tsarina, Virginia Rounding

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (pages 339-347) and index

resource.biographical

collective biography

Illustrations

genealogical tablesillustrationsplates

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Alix and Nicky

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

740628661

Responsibility statement

Virginia Rounding

Sub title

the passion of the last tsar and tsarina

Summary

A study of the marriage of the last Russian tsar and tsarina offers psychological insights into their relationship and covers the Empress's ill health, their relationship with confidante Ania Vyrubova, and their reliance on the infamous Rasputin

Table Of Contents

Setting the scene : the Romanov tercentenary -- The empress's illness, and her friend Ania -- Mystical circles, and the struggle to produce an heir -- Autocracy in crisis -- Beginnings -- After the coronation -- Family matters -- Grigory the wonder-worker -- Upsets at home, and the beginning of war -- The great fight -- From command to abdication -- From ex's to icons

Target audience

adult

Classification