Three Hundred Years of the Reign of the Romanov House

The first edition of this book was published for the 300th anniversary of the House of Romanov in 1912. The text was prepared by Ivan Nikolayevich Bozheryanov (1852—1919) — a renowned historian and writer, biographer, and prominent publicist of his... time. The book presents the history of the imperial family, starting from the election of the first representative of the dynasty, Mikhail Feodorovich Romanov, to the reign of the last emperor, Nikolai II. The narrative spans more than three hundred years of national history, inextricably linked to the Romanov dynasty. Lovers of Russian history will find an engaging and dynamic account of the most interesting and significant historical events, rich in vivid descriptions of almost all members of the Romanov family. The gift edition is richly illustrated with paintings by outstanding Russian artists, ancient engravings, portraits of historical figures, images of significant places and events, etc.