Simon Sebag Montefiore, "The Romanovs"

http://www.politics-prose.com/book/97... His latest book, The Romanovs, draws on newly available archival material to chronicle three centuries of Romanov rule; profiling leaders such as Catherine the Great, Alexander II, Nicholas II, as well as their more obscure—but no less colorful—relatives and advisors, Montefiore vividly portrays the dynamics of court life and the complexities of dynastic politics. Founded by Carla Cohen and Barbara Meade in 1984, Politics & Prose Bookstore is Washington, D.C.'s premier independent bookstore and cultural hub, a gathering place for people interested in reading and discussing books. Politics & Prose offers superior service, unusual book choices, and a haven for book lovers in the store and online. Visit them on the web at http://www.politics-prose.com/