The First Romanovs

By Robert Nisbet Bain

Book Overview

The book ""The First Romanovs"" by Robert Bain is a comprehensive historical account of the first dynasty to rule Russia, the Romanovs. The book covers the period from the rise of the Romanovs in the early 17th century to the end of their reign in the early 20th century. It explores the political, social, and cultural developments of the Romanov era, including the reigns of the first three Romanov tsars: Michael, Alexis, and Peter the Great. The book delves into the Romanovs' rise to power, their consolidation of power, and their attempts to modernize Russia. It also covers the major events of their reigns, such as the Time of Troubles, the Russo-Polish War, the Great Northern War, and the reforms of Peter the Great. The author provides a detailed analysis of the Romanovs' impact on Russia and the world, including their contributions to art, architecture, literature, and science. The book also explores the Romanovs' relationships with other European powers and their role in shaping the political landscape of Europe. Overall, ""The First Romanovs"" is a well-researched and engaging account of one of the most important dynasties in world history. It is a must-read for anyone interested in Russian history, European history, or the history of monarchy.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1417970766
• ISBN13: 9781417970766
• Release Date: May 2005
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 444 Pages
• Weight: 1.43 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.0" x 9.0"