The Last Days of the Romanovs: Tragedy at Ekaterinburg

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Book Synopsis: From the New York Times bestselling author of The Romanov Sisters and Caught in the Revolution, The Last Days of the Romanovs is Helen Rappaport's riveting, moment-by-moment account of the last fourteen days of the Russian Imperial family. “The brutal 1918 massacre of the Romanov family may be familiar, but in Russian scholar Rappaport's hands, the tale becomes as shocking and immediate as a thriller. . . . A gripping read.” —People magazine

This is the story of the murders that ended three hundred years of Romanov rule and set their stamp on an era of state-orchestrated terror and brutal repression. Counting down to the last, tense hours of the Imperial family's lives, Rappaport strips away the over-romanticized versions of previous accounts. The story focuses on the family inside the Ipatiev House, capturing the oppressive atmosphere and the dynamics of a group—the Romanovs, their servants, and guards—thrown together by extraordinary events. Marshaling overlooked evidence from key witnesses such as the British consul to Ekaterinburg, Sir Thomas Preston, American and British travelers in Siberia, and the now-forgotten American journalist Herman Bernstein, Helen Rappaport gives a brilliant account of the political forces swirling through the remote Urals town. She conveys the tension of the watching world: the Kaiser of Germany and George V, King of England—both, like Alexandra, grandchildren of Queen Victoria—their nations locked in combat as the First World War drew to its bitter end. And she draws on recent releases from the Russian archives to challenge the view that the deaths were a unilateral act by a maverick group of the Ekaterinburg Bolsheviks, identifying a chain of command that stretches directly, she believes, to Moscow—and to Lenin himself.

Telling the story in a compellingly new and dramatic way, The Last Days of the Romanovs brings those final tragic days vividly alive against the backdrop of Russia in turmoil, on the brink of a devastating civil war.

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Discover the untold story of one of history's most infamous tragedies with "The Last Days of the Romanovs: Tragedy at Ekaterinburg." This gripping account by New York Times bestselling author Helen Rappaport takes you moment-by-moment through the final fourteen days of the Russian Imperial family. Prepare to be shocked and captivated as Rappaport unveils the true horrors and brutality of the 1918 massacre. Get ready for a riveting read that will leave you on the edge of your seat!

Unlike previous accounts that romanticized the events, Rappaport's research reveals the harsh reality of the family's last moments. With a focus on the intense atmosphere inside the Ipatiev House, you'll be transported into the lives of the Romanovs, their servants, and guards. Experience the tension and fear that gripped this group of individuals thrown together by extraordinary circumstances.

Rappaport's meticulous research goes beyond the surface, delving into overlooked evidence from key witnesses and recent Russian archives. She challenges the prevailing notion that the execution was carried out solely by a rogue group of Bolsheviks in Ekaterinburg. Instead, she uncovers a chain of command that stretches all the way to Moscow and Lenin himself. Prepare to have your understanding of the tragedy challenged and expanded.

Revisit a time of political upheaval and societal turmoil as Rappaport paints a vivid backdrop of Russia on the brink of a devastating civil war. Feel the tension between nations as the Kaiser of Germany and King George V of England, both grandchildren of Queen Victoria, locked horns. The First World War loomed, adding to the already volatile atmosphere. With its dramatic narrative and compelling insights, "The Last Days of the Romanovs" offers a fresh perspective on history.

Don't miss out on this captivating and eye-opening book. Immerse yourself in the last days of the Romanovs and gain a deeper understanding of this tragic chapter in history. Click here to order your copy and embark on this unforgettable journey with Helen Rappaport.

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