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The Family Romanov: Murder, Rebellion & the Fall of Imperial Russia
The Family Romanov: Murder, Rebellion & the Fall of Imperial Russia
Reviewed by: Kris Zuidema - Retired school librarian, Sebago, Southern Maine Library District
Review Date: September 17, 2014
Review
This nonfiction book about the last tsar of Russia and his family is excellent. The author uses primary sources giving an intimate look at the Romanov family and what was happening in Russia at the time. The descriptions of the lives of the peasants, workers, revolutionaries, and soldiers show how their struggles affected the events leading up to the fall of Imperial Russia. The black and while photos of the Romanov family, Rasputin, peasants, workers, etc. add to understanding the family's privileged lifestyle in contrast to the rest of Russia. There is an extensive bibliography, website listing, notes, and detailed index. Highly recommended.
Overall Book Score: excellent
About the Book
Author:
Fleming, Candace
Publisher: Schwartz & Wade Books/Random House
Book Type: chapter book nonfiction
Genre:
Audience: grades 7-9, grades 10-12
Binding Type: trade edition
Binding Quality: good
ISBN: 9780375867828
Price: 18.99