Apr 02, 20 complementing his pulitzer prizewinning peter the great, in this commanding book robert k. Nicholas and alexandra new hampshire state library overdrive. Against a lavish backdrop of luxury and intrigue, robert k. An intimate account of the last of the romanovs and the fall of imperial russia is a 1967 biography of the last royal family of russia by historian robert k. Apr 24, 2012 nicholas and alexandra english mp3 16 hrs 499 mb in this commanding book, pulitzer prizewinning author robert k. Nicholas ii, emperor of russia, 18681918 alexandra, empress, consort of nicholas ii, emperor of russia, 18721918 romanov, house of. Written by robert massie, audiobook narrated by bryan schmidt. Publication date 1985 topics nicholas ii, emperor of russia. Massie, prizewinning author of catherine the great, sweeps readers back to the extraordinary world of imperial russia to tell. Massie, 9780575400061, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide.
Nicholas and alexandra is the sad and intriguing history of the last of the romanov family up to the time of their assassination. Nicholas and alexandra english mp3 16 hrs 499 mb in this commanding book, pulitzer prizewinning author robert k. Massie sweeps readers back to the extraordinary world of. Nicholas and alexandra nicholas and alexandra audiobook, by robert massie. Massie unfolds a powerful drama of passion and history the story of a doomed empire and the deathmarked royals who watched it crumble. Politics and government, kings and rulers, nicholas ii, emperor of russia, 18681918, biography, history, nicholas 2. Internet archive contributor internet archive language english. Nicholas and alexandera initiated me into the subject of russian history and russian literature.
Perhaps because he himself has a hemophiliac son, massie writes with pathos and presents something very real in the pages, not just dry facts of names, dates, and places. Massie this study guide consists of approximately 61 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis. Inscribed by pulitzer prize winning author, robert k. Nicholas and alexandra audible audiobook abridged robert massie author, bryan schmidt narrator, listeners digest inc. The pulitzer prizewinning author of peter the great, nicholas and alexandra, and the romanovs returns with another masterpiece of narrative biography, the extraordinary story of an obscure. Massie sweeps readers back to the extraordinary world of imperial russia to tell the story of the romanovs lives. Robert k massie nicholas and alexandra audiobook youtube. Complementing his pulitzer prizewinning peter the great, in this commanding book robert k. Massie and academy award winning producer, sam speigel, who produced the film based on this title. Massie sweeps readers back to the extraordinary world. Massie sweeps readers back to the extraordinary world of imperial russia to tell the. Massies book of the same name, which is a partial account of the last ruling russian monarch, tsar nicholas ii of russia, and his wife, tsarina alexandra.
This is an audio summary of nicholas and alexandra by robert k. Nicholas and alexandra audiobook on cassette, 1994. Massie is a book about the last russian tsar, nicholas ii. Massie, prizewinning author of catherine the great, sweeps readers back to the extraordinary world of imperial russia to tell the story of the romanovs. Massie shows conclusively how the personal curse of the young heirs haemophilia, and the decisive influence it brought rasputin, became fatally linked with the collapse of imperial russia. Nicholass political naivete, alexandras obsession with the corrupt.
Nicholass political naivete, alexandras obsession with the corrupt mystic rasputin, and little alexiss brave struggle with hemophilia. Nicholas ii emperor of russia 18681918, alexandra empress, consort of nicholas ii, emperor of russia 1872. Massie sweeps readers back to the extraordinary world of imperial. Sep 22, 2018 robert k massie nicholas and alexandra. Schaffner and written by james goldman, based on robert k. Massie, prizewinning author of catherine the great, sweeps readers back to the extraordinary world of imperial russia to tell the story of the romanovs lives. Tsar nicholas ii, ruler of one sixth of the earth and more than 120 million russians, presided over a glittering world of huge palaces, lavish balls, and incomparable luxury. Massie the story of the love that ended an empire in this commanding book, pulitzer prizewinning author robert k. Robert massie, bryan schmidt, listeners digest inc audible audiobooks. Robert k massie this book sweeps us back to the extraordinary world of imperial russia to tell the story of the romanovs lives. Feb 01, 2000 the story of the love that ended an empire in this commanding book, pulitzer prizewinning author robert k. Massie sweeps readers back to the extraordinary world of imperial russia to. Massie sweeps readers back to the extraordinary world of imperial russia to tell the story of the decline and fall of the ruling romanov family.
Online shopping from a great selection at books store. Massie has masterfully woven together a rich account of an imperial family and its struggle with disease, and with the disintegration of a dynasty and empire. Massie, this book was first published in 1968 and is an amazing and historically accurate account of the fall of the romanovs and the collapse of imperial russia but is also the story of nicholas a husband and father and a family who dealt with a child suffering from haemophilia. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. The seams of this book are too narrow to be scanned. In this commanding book, pulitzer prizewinning author robert k.
Feb 29, 2000 the story of the love that ended an empire in this commanding book, pulitzer prizewinning author robert k. Dec 11, 2010 nicholas and alexandra is a whopping nonfiction history book, totaling 640 pages including appendices, so its a bit shorter. Massie, this book was first published in 1968 and is an amazing and historically accurate. Nicholas and alexandra, part 2 8 cassettesaudio other. Massie unfolds a powerful drama of passion and history the story of a doomed empire and the deathmarked royals who watched. A superbly crafted and humane portrait of the last days and last rulers of the russian empire. If you arent interested in history, nicholas was the last tsar of russia. The pulitzer prizewinning author of peter the great, nicholas and alexandra, and the romanovs returns with another masterpiece of narrative biography, the extraordinary story of an obscure young german princess who traveled to russia at fourteen and rose to become one of the most remarkable, powerful, and captivating women in history. Okay, hopefully that triggered something in your subconscious. Massie was born in lexington, kentucky, and studied american history at yale and european history at oxford, which he attended as a rhodes scholar. Politics and government, kings and rulers, nicholas ii, emperor of russia, 18681918. Nov 22, 2015 the story of the love that ended an empire. The story of the love that ended an empire in this commanding book, pulitzer prizewinning author robert k.
Nicholass political naivete, alexandras obsession with the corrupt mystic. Nicholas and alexandra king county library system overdrive. Robert k massie has written an excellent, if lengthy book, covering the span of nicholas life. The story of the love that ended an empirein this commanding book, pulitzer prizewinning author robert k. Nicholas and alexandra is a whopping nonfiction history book, totaling 640 pages including. Nicholas and alexandra is a 1971 british biographical film directed by franklin j. Sherlock holmes stories magpie audio recommended for you.
Download audio books, ebooks free nicholas and alexandra. We are given the background to his family, his marriage to the german alexandra, and his journey. Nicholas and alexandra iredell county library overdrive. Alexandra, empress consort of nicholas ii emperor of russia.
Nicholas s political naivete, alexandra s obsession with the corrupt mystic. The classic account of the fall of the romanov dynasty paperback february 1, 2000. Massie was inspired to write the book after his own son, like tsarevich alexei, was diagnosed with hemophilia. Massie this study guide consists of approximately 61 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of nicholas and alexandra.
His life and world for which he won a pulitzer prize for biography. Many people say that nicholas was in the wrong place in history at the wrong time. He had the style and training to be a nineteenth century european ruler, but instead he was the tsar in twentieth century russia at the time that the russian empire was. Signin to download and listen to this audiobook today. Nicholas and alexandra wikimili, the best wikipedia reader. Portrait of a woman a tale of power, perseverance and passion.
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