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Hughes, Lindsey, 1949-2007.

The Romanovs : ruling Russia, 1613-1917 / Lindsey Hughes. - London ; New York : Hambledon Continuum, 2008. - 308 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.

Includes bibliographical references (p. [249]-293) and index.

Romanov roots: 1613-1645. Michael -- The pious Tsars: 1645-1696. Alexis, Fedor and Ivan V -- Transformation: 1682-1725. Peter the Great -- The age of empresses and palace revolutions: 1725-1762. Catherine I, Peter II, Anna, Ivan VI, Elizabeth, Peter III -- Philosopher on the throne: 1762-1796. Catherine II -- The Napoleonic era: 1796-1825. Paul I and Alexander I -- Consistent autocracy: 1825-1855. Nicholas I -- Reform and reaction: 1855-1894. Alexander II and Alexander III -- The last Romanov: Nicholas II. (i) 1894-1913 -- From celebration to annihilation: Nicholas II. (ii) 1913-1918 -- Postscript: 1918-2007: the Romanovs return.

ISBN: 9780826430816 9781847252135 (hbk.) 1847252133 (hbk.)

LCCN: 2009370041

Nat. Bib. No.: GBA806953 bnb

Nat. Bib. Agency Control No.: 014493882 Uk

Subjects--Personal Names:
Romanov, House of--History.

Subjects--Geographic Terms:
Russia--Kings and rulers--Biography.
Russia--History--1613-1917.

LC Class. No.: DK37.8 .R6 / H84 2008

Dewey Class. No.: 947.0460922