Romanovs. The History of a Great Dynasty

Elected to the Russian throne in 1613, Mikhail Fyodorovich initiated the reign of one of the most significant dynasties in Russian history – the Romanovs. «Romanovs. The History of a Great Dynasty» is an incredibly captivating journey through the history of Russia from the 17th to the early 20th century. The reforms of Peter I, the abolition of serfdom, the flourishing of culture and science during the Enlightenment, the decline of the monarchy, and the subsequent revolution of 1917, as well as many other key events, are reflected in the book. The author, screenwriter, and candidate of historical sciences, Marina Bandilenko, has done a unique job of reworking the script of the popular documentary series «Romanovs», supplementing it with new intriguing facts and quotes from historical sources that did not make it to the screen.