The Mad Monk Of Russia, Iliodor: Life, Memoirs, And Confessions Of Sergei Michailovich Trufanoff (Iliodor) Illustrated With Photographs

By Iliodor, Sergei Michailovich Trufanoff, Sergeĭ Mikhaĭlovich Trufanov

Book Overview

A figure both feared and revered, Sergei Mikhailovich Trufanov-better known as Iliodor-stood at the storm's eye of early 20th century Russia. His memoir, The Mad Monk Of Russia, Iliodor, opens a rare window into the turbulent years before the Russian Revolution, when faith and power collided in the shadowy corridors of the Russian Orthodox Church. Illustrated with evocative period photographs, this historical memoir brings to life the extraordinary journey of Iliodor, a mystic whose alliances and betrayals shaped the fate of an empire. Here, the reader is drawn into the heart of religious controversies and the enigmatic world of Rasputin-era figures. Through Iliodor's confessions, the pulse of Russian history beats with urgency and candour. His encounters with revolutionaries, church leaders, and mystics reveal the tangled loyalties and moral struggles that defined his age. For history enthusiasts, biography readers, and anyone fascinated by Russian history books, this illustrated biography offers vivid insights into the life of Iliador and the forces that fuelled the Russian Revolution. Republished by Alpha Editions in a careful modern edition, this volume preserves the spirit of the original while making it effortless to enjoy today - a heritage title prepared for readers and collectors alike. Both a gripping personal account and a cultural artefact, The Mad Monk Of Russia, Iliodor is essential reading for anyone seeking to understand the passions and perils of a vanished Russia.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 9354158315
• ISBN13: 9789354158315
• Release Date: September 2020
• Publisher: Alpha Edition
• Length: 382 Pages
• Weight: 1.07 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 5.5" x 8.5"