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The Many Deaths of Tsar Nicholas II (Routledge Studies in the History of Russia and Eastern Europe),Used
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How did Nicholas II, Russias last Tsar, meet his death? Shot point blank in a bungled execution by radical Bolsheviks in the Urals, Nicholas and his family disappeared from history in the Soviet era. But in the 1970s, a local geologist and a crime fiction writer discovered the location of their clandestine mass grave, and secretly removed three skulls, before reburying them, afraid of the consequences of their find.Yet the history of Nicholas execution and the discovery of his remains are not the only stories connected with the death of the last Tsar. This book recounts the horrific details of his death and the thrilling discovery of the bones, and also investigates the alternative narratives that have grown up around these events. Stories include the contention that the Tsars killing was a Jewish plot, in which Nicholas severed head was taken to Moscow as proof of his death; tales of wouldbe survivors of the execution, selfconfessed children of the Tsar claiming their true identity; and accounts of miracles performed by Nicholas, who was made a saint by the Russian church in 2000. Not least among these alternative narratives is the romanticization of the Romanovs, epitomized by the numerous photographs of the family released from the Russian archives.
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- Q: What is the main topic of 'The Many Deaths of Tsar Nicholas II'? A: The book explores the circumstances surrounding the death of Tsar Nicholas II, including the execution by Bolsheviks and the subsequent discovery of his remains.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'The Many Deaths of Tsar Nicholas II' is Wendy Slater.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 208 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: When was 'The Many Deaths of Tsar Nicholas II' published? A: The book was published on August 8, 2007.
- Q: What are some alternative narratives discussed in the book? A: The book discusses various alternative narratives, including conspiracy theories about the Tsar's death, claims of survival, and the romanticization of the Romanov family.
- Q: Is the book illustrated? A: Yes, 'The Many Deaths of Tsar Nicholas II' is an illustrated edition.
- Q: What historical events does the book cover? A: The book covers the execution of Tsar Nicholas II, the discovery of his mass grave, and the myths surrounding his death.
- Q: What category does this book fall under? A: This book falls under the category of Russia and Eastern European history.
- Q: What condition is the book in? A: The book is in new condition.