Tsar Nicholas II: New Expanded Edition

by A. G. Elchaninov, A.G. Elchaninov

This short biography was originally published in 1913, to coincide with the 300th anniversary of the Romanov dynasty. The author served as a major-general in the Tsar's suite, and a professor of military art in the General Staff Academy in St. Petersburg.Many contemporary historians claim that Nicholas II was not fit to rule the Russian Empire. Elchaninov, however, rebukes these claims based on first-hand experience.The first chapters describe Russia's last Tsar as a caring, devoted and loving husband and father. The remaining focus on his relationship with his government, the church, the army, the Russian people, and the policies which he pursued during the first 18 years of his reign.Written before the First World War and the 1917 Revolution. Elchaninov writes in glowing patriotic language portraying Nicholas II as an indefatigable "Imperial worker" in the service of Russia's best interests and the "Sovereign father" of the Russian people.This new expanded edition features an introduction by independent researcher Paul Gilbert, and two detailed a chronology of events during the reign of Nicholas II (1894-1917); and 100 facts about Nicholas II and the many reforms he made during his reign.

110 pages, Kindle Edition

Published August 11, 2021

Reviews

[Ella · Rating 2 out of 5]

Whilst the translation is extremely helpful, clearer commentary is needed. Nonetheless, a fascinating piece of history