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Grigori Rasputin: A Life From Beginning to End
Grigori Rasputin * * *Download for FREE on Kindle Unlimited + Free BONUS Inside!* * * Read On Your Computer, MAC, Smartphone, Kindle Reader, iPad, or Tablet. Rasputin began life as a peasant in the poorest reaches of Siberia and ended his life as the virtual second-in-command of Tsarist Russia. How did he achieve such a rapid change in fortunes? Was it through palace intrigue or magic and mind control? Or perhaps, the causes were a combination of hypnosis and haemophilia? The tsar’s son Nicholas had been born with the dreaded “royal disease” otherwise known as the blood clotting deficiency named haemophilia. The slightest cut or scrape could be life-threatening for the young boy. The self-proclaimed healer managed to convince the royal family that he was the only way that their son would stay alive. With a role this vital, there was no way that Rasputin would be dropped from the imperial payroll anytime soon. Inside you will read about... ✓ From Peasant Monk to Royal Holy Man ✓ Rasputin’s Miracle ✓ Immoral Rumors ✓ Rasputin’s Banishment ✓ Rasputin During World War I ✓ The End of Rasputin’s Reign And much more! Through intrigue, divine intervention, or perhaps just the sheer force of his personality, he forever cemented his place in Russian history. Read about the mad monk turned master minister—read about the astonishing rise and fall that comprised the life of Grigori Rasputin.
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Published November 21, 2017
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May 8, 2021
This was a very interesting book about the "mad monk". How he came from Siberia, his motivation, the influence he gained at the royal court, the assassination attempt on him and his final demise. Easy to read but very informative chapters give you a clear picture of this enigmatic and controversial character. Really recommended!
November 19, 2019
This filled in missing info for me
British Rasputin:A Life From Beginning to End by Hourly History pieced together information that I lacked about this strange self proclaimed monk. Lots of strange activity, meetings, and followers. He was even considered strange then!
British Rasputin:A Life From Beginning to End by Hourly History pieced together information that I lacked about this strange self proclaimed monk. Lots of strange activity, meetings, and followers. He was even considered strange then!
January 18, 2021
The mystique and glamour of Grigory Rasputin has been brought pretty succinctly in this offering from Hourly History. His proximity to the royal family, his rise to fame, his mercurial life and his final downfall have been outlined in an effective manner.
March 18, 2018
I have been collecting a bunch of the Hourly History digital books for free since I found out that they provide them every Friday if you sign-up for the list. The list of subjects covered is amazingly diverse whether it is about a place, an event or even individuals that most people have even a glancing knowledge of while I can't wait to get started on reading my whole library of them.
Anyway the reason why I got started on my Hourly History books with the one on Rasputin wasn't since I enjoy the guy or really wanted to know more about him. It was more like we were traveling to Wichita and had reached Emporia when the radio cut out while we couldn't find a good station to replace it. And so having gotten to see Rasputin in the animated version of Anastasia my fiance and I both ended up agreeing to a book while this seemed to be an interesting choice.
First of all the book didn't really take an hour and that is including some pauses for us although they weren't too lengthy. When comparing the amount of information included and the time that is suggested for the reading these books are truly tiny powerhouses of information to be savored.
The format is also the clincher for me on this book. There was a small introduction about the man while the publisher brought up some questions that makes the reader to start thinking about the person they are getting ready to meet. Then from there the book takes the reader into chapters that mark the most important events and milestones within his life while since this is Rasputin we are talking about there is also the Russian history that inevitably was tied up with him.
Each of these presenting chapters has a nice and bold title introducing the reader to what may be found within the title while this is followed by a quote that is also related to the information. Sometimes the quote was from Rasputin but at other times it was from others who were making comments about the background events that were brewing or even of the man.
All in all it was a book that was truly enjoyable even if I couldn't pronounce half the names. For history buffs and those looking to get to know more about Rasputin I would really recommend this book as it is a quick read and although the information may not be totally new it is presented in a way to get you to think more while enjoying the information that you didn't know.
Anyway the reason why I got started on my Hourly History books with the one on Rasputin wasn't since I enjoy the guy or really wanted to know more about him. It was more like we were traveling to Wichita and had reached Emporia when the radio cut out while we couldn't find a good station to replace it. And so having gotten to see Rasputin in the animated version of Anastasia my fiance and I both ended up agreeing to a book while this seemed to be an interesting choice.
First of all the book didn't really take an hour and that is including some pauses for us although they weren't too lengthy. When comparing the amount of information included and the time that is suggested for the reading these books are truly tiny powerhouses of information to be savored.
The format is also the clincher for me on this book. There was a small introduction about the man while the publisher brought up some questions that makes the reader to start thinking about the person they are getting ready to meet. Then from there the book takes the reader into chapters that mark the most important events and milestones within his life while since this is Rasputin we are talking about there is also the Russian history that inevitably was tied up with him.
Each of these presenting chapters has a nice and bold title introducing the reader to what may be found within the title while this is followed by a quote that is also related to the information. Sometimes the quote was from Rasputin but at other times it was from others who were making comments about the background events that were brewing or even of the man.
All in all it was a book that was truly enjoyable even if I couldn't pronounce half the names. For history buffs and those looking to get to know more about Rasputin I would really recommend this book as it is a quick read and although the information may not be totally new it is presented in a way to get you to think more while enjoying the information that you didn't know.
August 18, 2019
Gives you the basics of his life but a lot of detail missing from his death...
January 11, 2024
An easy read! It's an ok book if one wanted a quick rundown on Rasputin.
June 3, 2022
Published in 2017 by Hourly History
I am an avid reader of history, but I have areas of weakness that I am perfectly willing to shore up a bit, but I don't want to invest a ton of time. I want to know a bit more, not become an expert. The Russian Revolution one of those areas for me. I know a lot more than most people, but I can clearly see the that there is a lot that I don't know.
Grigori Rasputin (1869-1916)
Rasputin is, of course, an iconic, almost mythical personality of the Russian Revolution. This series specializes in short biographies and histories that will take the average reader about an hour to read. There are plenty of people and historic events that I would like to know a little more about, but not necessarily commit to reading a 500 page biography or history.
Rasputin is one of those people for me - interesting but not really worth that much of an investment of my time.
I've read a few biographies from Hourly History and, without a doubt, this was the best of the lot so far. Rasputin was an immensely interesting personality and this short biography did a very solid job of balancing the early part of his life with his more famous later years.
I rate this short e-book 5 stars out of 5.
https://dwdsreviews.blogspot.com/2022...
I am an avid reader of history, but I have areas of weakness that I am perfectly willing to shore up a bit, but I don't want to invest a ton of time. I want to know a bit more, not become an expert. The Russian Revolution one of those areas for me. I know a lot more than most people, but I can clearly see the that there is a lot that I don't know.
Grigori Rasputin (1869-1916)
Rasputin is, of course, an iconic, almost mythical personality of the Russian Revolution. This series specializes in short biographies and histories that will take the average reader about an hour to read. There are plenty of people and historic events that I would like to know a little more about, but not necessarily commit to reading a 500 page biography or history.
Rasputin is one of those people for me - interesting but not really worth that much of an investment of my time.
I've read a few biographies from Hourly History and, without a doubt, this was the best of the lot so far. Rasputin was an immensely interesting personality and this short biography did a very solid job of balancing the early part of his life with his more famous later years.
I rate this short e-book 5 stars out of 5.
https://dwdsreviews.blogspot.com/2022...
September 10, 2020
Since I was a kid, and finding out that the man Boney M sang about in their song “Rasputin” was a real person, I have been interested in the story of Grigori Rasputin. Strange where you get ideas and interests from.
Although I had a keen interest, I never really found a book I wanted to read to get his entire story line. I wanted the main story, but really didn't want a large history text book on his life either. Many years later, ta-da, I happened upon this little gem.
This gave me pretty much what I was looking for. I knew some/most of the history, but this filled in a bunch of things that were “foggy”.
Quick and easy read. I will definitely be looking into more of these short little history books.
Although I had a keen interest, I never really found a book I wanted to read to get his entire story line. I wanted the main story, but really didn't want a large history text book on his life either. Many years later, ta-da, I happened upon this little gem.
This gave me pretty much what I was looking for. I knew some/most of the history, but this filled in a bunch of things that were “foggy”.
Quick and easy read. I will definitely be looking into more of these short little history books.
May 3, 2021
A bizarre story!
I only knew the briefest facts about Rasputin, before I read this book. Wow! What a bizarre fellow he was! And only him, but the fawning, gullible people who loved him and hated him. He seems to have brought Russia’s worst problems into sharp relief.
The story was written well. It kept my interest completely. Great little read!
I only knew the briefest facts about Rasputin, before I read this book. Wow! What a bizarre fellow he was! And only him, but the fawning, gullible people who loved him and hated him. He seems to have brought Russia’s worst problems into sharp relief.
The story was written well. It kept my interest completely. Great little read!
November 9, 2019
Thank you for the photo of Rasputin. I'd always heard he had intense eyes that bored into whomever he was evaluating. The cover photo certainly gives credence to that opinion. Early on in his life, Grigori Rasputin was a rabble-rouser and defier of authority. He seems to have had a fascinating life. However, it is Rasputin's death (when it finally came) that defies belief. I had to re-read parts, I couldn't believe what I was reading.
Although Rasputin was a seriously-flawed human, Russians used him as a scapegoat for the problems occurring in the country at that time. Rasputin is an interesting character and Hourly History did a great job sharing his uniqueness with the reader.
Although Rasputin was a seriously-flawed human, Russians used him as a scapegoat for the problems occurring in the country at that time. Rasputin is an interesting character and Hourly History did a great job sharing his uniqueness with the reader.
April 18, 2018
History of Russia’s Rasputin
Interesting history of a mystic and the name is known world wide, includes history of Russia during Rasputin’s life time which was informative.
Interesting history of a mystic and the name is known world wide, includes history of Russia during Rasputin’s life time which was informative.
December 19, 2017
Anyone with a little bit of knowledge about Russian history will undoubtedly know about the ultimate demise of the Romanov imperial reign and their assassination at the hands of the Red Army, while being detained at the Ipatiev House in Yekaterinburg, Russia on July 17, 1918. They would also definitely be familiar with the mystic monk that made his way from the frozen Siberian steppes to the Imperial Palace in St Petersburg.
Much has been attributed to the influence of Grigori Rasputin on the Royal House of Romanov. Some things have been documented and many others remain, to this day, pure speculation. He is one of those figures from history that stand out and speaks to your imagination. Was he the salacious manipulator, adored by women of all classes, or was that tidbit of the scandal created, fueled, and distributed publically by one or more of his many enemies. One must see and accept the weak and fragile state of the imperial power, and particularly Tsar Nicholas II’s fitness to lead his country out of the past and into the Twentieth Century, to ascertain the power and influence Rasputin had to sway political decisions and actions. World War I has to be recognized as a major catalyst in speeding up the inevitable downfall of the Russian aristocracy.
I found this abbreviated life summary of this mystical and manipulative man very interesting. It raised many more questions than answers but it does inspire me to glean more about this dark, bearded figure known as Grigori Rasputin.
Much has been attributed to the influence of Grigori Rasputin on the Royal House of Romanov. Some things have been documented and many others remain, to this day, pure speculation. He is one of those figures from history that stand out and speaks to your imagination. Was he the salacious manipulator, adored by women of all classes, or was that tidbit of the scandal created, fueled, and distributed publically by one or more of his many enemies. One must see and accept the weak and fragile state of the imperial power, and particularly Tsar Nicholas II’s fitness to lead his country out of the past and into the Twentieth Century, to ascertain the power and influence Rasputin had to sway political decisions and actions. World War I has to be recognized as a major catalyst in speeding up the inevitable downfall of the Russian aristocracy.
I found this abbreviated life summary of this mystical and manipulative man very interesting. It raised many more questions than answers but it does inspire me to glean more about this dark, bearded figure known as Grigori Rasputin.
November 14, 2019
This short read of approximately fifty pages can be read in an hour or less. As such, it cannot be considered a comprehensive review of “The Mad Monk’s” life. It is one of the better books in this history series.
The book begins with Rasputin’s life as a troubled child born in a small village in Siberia. He had many clandestine meetings with his followers, many of whom were women. Rasputin soon developed a reputation as a womanizer. On the other hand, his banishment to a monastery led to the development of a mystical streak. Rasputin had a habit of carrying out everything in his life to extreme limits.
When the monk cured the Tsar and Tsarina’s son, his history of miracles emerged to become a factor. Rasputin would divide the Greek Orthodox church into factions. He soon found himself surrounded by enemies. During his life, he found himself in and out of favor with the Russian monarchy as well as the common populace.
His ability to work miracles protected him from harm many times. He reportedly survived an assassination attempt by poison, only to be shot while making his escape. The combination of factors including World War I and its effect on the Russian populace would eventually doom the Russian government.
This book will give readers a decent overview of Rasputin’s colorful life and role in twentieth-century Russian history. It whets the appetite and interested readers can move on to more comprehensive studies.
The book begins with Rasputin’s life as a troubled child born in a small village in Siberia. He had many clandestine meetings with his followers, many of whom were women. Rasputin soon developed a reputation as a womanizer. On the other hand, his banishment to a monastery led to the development of a mystical streak. Rasputin had a habit of carrying out everything in his life to extreme limits.
When the monk cured the Tsar and Tsarina’s son, his history of miracles emerged to become a factor. Rasputin would divide the Greek Orthodox church into factions. He soon found himself surrounded by enemies. During his life, he found himself in and out of favor with the Russian monarchy as well as the common populace.
His ability to work miracles protected him from harm many times. He reportedly survived an assassination attempt by poison, only to be shot while making his escape. The combination of factors including World War I and its effect on the Russian populace would eventually doom the Russian government.
This book will give readers a decent overview of Rasputin’s colorful life and role in twentieth-century Russian history. It whets the appetite and interested readers can move on to more comprehensive studies.
March 17, 2021
A good overview, but lacks important details.
I found the book a good a fast synopsis of Rasputin. A few more details should have gone into the book, and some facts in the book , do not coincide with “facts” from other sources. For example, after being shot Rasputin ran to one of channels in St. Petersburg, was caught but his assassins. He was thrown into the river, went under the ice, and down river tried to crawl out. Also by all accounts he was introduced to the Alexandra by her close companion Anna.
I found the book a good a fast synopsis of Rasputin. A few more details should have gone into the book, and some facts in the book , do not coincide with “facts” from other sources. For example, after being shot Rasputin ran to one of channels in St. Petersburg, was caught but his assassins. He was thrown into the river, went under the ice, and down river tried to crawl out. Also by all accounts he was introduced to the Alexandra by her close companion Anna.
May 24, 2021
Rasputin is one person who is thought of practicing dark arts. He was able to save more than three people of the king's family by the touch of his hand. And in the end, when some people tried to kill him by adding cyanide in the food he was eating, he was immune to the poison. Just shows that he was truly a great monk.
The book talks more about his villainy with people rather than what he actually did to the political system of Russia. Even though he interrupted in the ruling politics, the book never tells how he actually did that.
The book talks more about his villainy with people rather than what he actually did to the political system of Russia. Even though he interrupted in the ruling politics, the book never tells how he actually did that.
November 25, 2017
I love reading books about historical figures. Even Rasputin. The Hourly History books are very enjoyable to listen to, especially when the narrator has a British accent. This book was was full of detail in a very concise manner. It wasn't full of gossipy tidbits like some books. It was factual but not in a boring lecturing kind of way. I highly recommend not only this book but the entire line of Hourly History.
April 21, 2020
This was not a scholarly book but an amateur writing by someone who had done wide reading but little concrete research it seemed. Although the life of Rasputin is not well documented and there are many rumors surrounding him, everything seem to be included with no supporting evidence. I felt like I was just getting more of the rumors then the actual facts. This was something that I could learn myself and find better reporting on something like Wikipedia. Interesting but not reliable.
May 2, 2022
Fast but complete and interesting
Rasputin and the Romanovs have always fascinated me. I believe Tzar Nicholas II and his family were truly good people, though misguided at times. However, I'm not certain about the mad monk, and this brief biography doesn't help make my mind up. I think the best I can say for Grigori is that he's a complicated fellow shrouded in mystery, myth, and mayhem.
What I liked about this book was how it remained objective. It presented what it knew and what was conjecture clearly. It didn't try to sway an opinion; just tell the story available so readers could decide who and what Rasputin was for themselves.
I felt this short biography was well researched and presented. It was an entertaining chronicle of a controversial figure in history. Rasputin's life is dramatic, tragic, dark, and incredible. He is an example of life being more fantastical than fiction.
Rasputin and the Romanovs have always fascinated me. I believe Tzar Nicholas II and his family were truly good people, though misguided at times. However, I'm not certain about the mad monk, and this brief biography doesn't help make my mind up. I think the best I can say for Grigori is that he's a complicated fellow shrouded in mystery, myth, and mayhem.
What I liked about this book was how it remained objective. It presented what it knew and what was conjecture clearly. It didn't try to sway an opinion; just tell the story available so readers could decide who and what Rasputin was for themselves.
I felt this short biography was well researched and presented. It was an entertaining chronicle of a controversial figure in history. Rasputin's life is dramatic, tragic, dark, and incredible. He is an example of life being more fantastical than fiction.
August 24, 2025
𝐅𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐚 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐢 𝐚𝐥𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐲 𝐥𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐝 𝐡𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐑𝐨𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐑𝐚𝐬𝐩𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐧 𝐚𝐥𝐰𝐚𝐲𝐬 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐠𝐮𝐞𝐝 𝐦𝐞. 𝐈 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐤 𝐦𝐨𝐬𝐭 𝐩𝐞𝐨𝐩𝐥𝐞 𝐤𝐧𝐨𝐰 𝐑𝐚𝐬𝐩𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐧 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐦𝐨𝐯𝐢𝐞: 𝐀𝐧𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐬𝐢𝐚 (𝟏𝟗𝟗𝟕), 𝐛𝐮𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐡𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲 𝐛𝐞𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐝 𝐢𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐬𝐨 𝐦𝐮𝐜𝐡 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐱𝐞. 𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐝𝐢𝐝 𝐡𝐞 𝐤𝐧𝐨𝐰 𝐬𝐨 𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐲 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬,? 𝐡𝐨𝐰 𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐡𝐞 𝐛𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐜𝐥𝐨𝐬𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐚 𝐫𝐨𝐲𝐚𝐥 𝐟𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐲 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐦𝐮𝐜𝐡 𝐩𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫? 𝐡𝐨𝐰 𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐡𝐞 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐥 𝐀𝐥𝐞𝐱𝐞𝐢?
𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐛𝐨𝐨𝐤 𝐢𝐬 𝐚 𝐠𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐢𝐟 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐰𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐤𝐧𝐨𝐰 𝐢𝐧 𝐚 𝐧𝐮𝐭𝐬𝐡𝐞𝐥𝐥 𝐡𝐨𝐰 𝐑𝐚𝐬𝐩𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐧 𝐛𝐞𝐜𝐚𝐦𝐞 “𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐦𝐚𝐝 𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐤”
𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐛𝐨𝐨𝐤 𝐢𝐬 𝐚 𝐠𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐢𝐟 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐰𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐤𝐧𝐨𝐰 𝐢𝐧 𝐚 𝐧𝐮𝐭𝐬𝐡𝐞𝐥𝐥 𝐡𝐨𝐰 𝐑𝐚𝐬𝐩𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐧 𝐛𝐞𝐜𝐚𝐦𝐞 “𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐦𝐚𝐝 𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐤”
November 28, 2019
I thought I knew Rasputin' s story!
I have a special interest for the Hourly History's way of making me acquainted with History. I have not been disappointed and , yes, I thought I knew Rasputin's story very well, but Hourly History showed me there was still so much more I could learn.
I have a special interest for the Hourly History's way of making me acquainted with History. I have not been disappointed and , yes, I thought I knew Rasputin's story very well, but Hourly History showed me there was still so much more I could learn.
February 25, 2023
Good and intressting
It is good and short insight on the life of Rasputin.
It gives you a good overview on where he is from, gown up and lived his life before he died.
Many say he is a scammer with a lot of luck in his life, but sooner or later luck runs out.
Worth a read and if nothing else it will kill some myths about him.
It is good and short insight on the life of Rasputin.
It gives you a good overview on where he is from, gown up and lived his life before he died.
Many say he is a scammer with a lot of luck in his life, but sooner or later luck runs out.
Worth a read and if nothing else it will kill some myths about him.
July 8, 2025
I have always found Rasputin fascinating, not only because of his mysticism and healing abilities but his influence on the Tsar and Tsarina of Russia.
I had taken the tour of Yusupov palace while visiting Russia many years ago and the story of his resilience in warding off assassination attempts was impressive.
This concise book gives us an insight into his life and influence.
I had taken the tour of Yusupov palace while visiting Russia many years ago and the story of his resilience in warding off assassination attempts was impressive.
This concise book gives us an insight into his life and influence.
July 18, 2025
Interesting but evil man. If there was ever a man that seems to have been demon possessed that man was Rasputin. That is not meant as a revelation, merely an opinion. His seeming powers [if what we read of him be true] speaks of powers beyond humanity but his sins seem to preclude that power being heavenly in nature. Again, just an opinion.
February 11, 2018
Informative and Fast Readung Material
This book contains information which various sources have cited. The material is quickly assembled into a tale of Rasputin's life and provides an interesting fast read. I would have given more stars had the book been longer.
This book contains information which various sources have cited. The material is quickly assembled into a tale of Rasputin's life and provides an interesting fast read. I would have given more stars had the book been longer.
April 26, 2018
Great small book
Great small book to give the receiver some understanding of the politics of Russia during this important time in world history.
The mad monk was a mysterious character, hate him or love him, his so-called miracles and predictions does make one think.
Great small book to give the receiver some understanding of the politics of Russia during this important time in world history.
The mad monk was a mysterious character, hate him or love him, his so-called miracles and predictions does make one think.
May 28, 2020
I bought it cause I was interested in the life of the last tsar for a moment. It was interesting and well written but I already knew some of the information the book provide. This is my first biography.
May 15, 2021
A Biography of an Usual man
This Biography of the Russian Monk was strange with all kinds of unusual circumstances I've read Biographies before but not like this it has stirred my interest to pursue more about this point in history
This Biography of the Russian Monk was strange with all kinds of unusual circumstances I've read Biographies before but not like this it has stirred my interest to pursue more about this point in history
August 15, 2021
Concise history
This was a good overview of the life of an interesting individual. While much is said of him, it seems it is always shrouded in mystery. This book helps give a better neutral overview. Would recommend it’s reading
This was a good overview of the life of an interesting individual. While much is said of him, it seems it is always shrouded in mystery. This book helps give a better neutral overview. Would recommend it’s reading
November 4, 2021
Quick and easy read
Nice book about a hated religious leader that loved women. Having private affairs made public ruining a monk's reputation kinda reminds me of the internet today when you read about priest getting caught in stings or exposed by cohorts.
Nice book about a hated religious leader that loved women. Having private affairs made public ruining a monk's reputation kinda reminds me of the internet today when you read about priest getting caught in stings or exposed by cohorts.
June 20, 2022
Interesting
I've always been curious about Rasputin. This book filled in some of the
blanks but definitely left a lot of questions that will continue to go unanswered. This book is quick read and its worth checking out.
I've always been curious about Rasputin. This book filled in some of the
blanks but definitely left a lot of questions that will continue to go unanswered. This book is quick read and its worth checking out.
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