After the Romanovs: Russian Exiles in Paris from the Belle Époque Through Revolution and War
Categories: History, Non-Fiction
Author: Helen Rappaport
Genres: Nonfiction, Russian History
Publisher: St. Martin's Press
From Helen Rappaport, the New York Times bestselling author of The Romanov Sisters comes After the Romanovs, the story of the Russian aristocrats, artists, and intellectuals who sought freedom and refuge in the City of Light. Paris has always been a city of cultural excellence, fine wine and food, and the latest fashions. But it has also been a place of refuge for those fleeing persecution, never more so than before and after the Russian…
This is a very detailed book of Russian history including the execution of the Tsar’s family. After the revolution, the royals and extended family fled the county any way possible. Without money, they were at the mercy of others. The ones that remained in the country were put in prison or executed. I was unaware of the fate the families fell on after revolution. I also learned about the white and red armies.
The author did a remarkable job researching this book. The information is very detailed an covers many of the royal family members. If you have an interest in Russian history, you will enjoy reading this book.
