14 books
—
12 voters
Romanovs
The House of Romanov was the second dynasty, after the Rurik dynasty, to rule over Russia, and reigned from 1613 until the abdication of Tsar Nicholas II on March 15, 1917, as a result of the February Revolution.
Related Genres
“
For very long periods I am really patient, and then out breaks my bad temper. It is not so difficult to bear great trials, but these little buzzing mosquitos are so trying.
”
― The Kitchen Boy: A Novel of the Last Tsar
― The Kitchen Boy: A Novel of the Last Tsar
“
She leads me to a parlor room, where tailors are pinning up a white, lacy gown, with long sleeves and a layered skirt, made in the style of the year 1917. The same year the Romanov Empire fell. At their request, I slip it on and step on a stool in the middle of the room. My throat clenches when I gaze into the golden mirror. I’m a living impression of Empress Alexandra, wife of Nicholas II. I look like I’ve stepped out of the black-and-white pictures and transported myself to another time.
”
― Court of Vampires
― Court of Vampires
Tags
Tags contributing to this page include: romanovs, romanov, and romanov-family
