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Overview

In July 1991, nine skeletons were exhumed from a shallow mass grave near Ekaterinburg, Siberia, a few miles from the infamous cellar room where the last tsar and his family had been murdered seventy-three years before. But were these the bones of the Romanovs? And if these were their remains - revealed finally after over seven decades - where were the bones of the two younger Romanovs supposedly murdered with the rest of the family? The Romanovs: The Final Chapter provides the answers, recounting the horrifying moments of slaughter, revealing the guilt of and the cover-up by Lenin and his lieutenants, and then describing in dramatic, suspenseful detail the fascinating and ultimately successful efforts in post-Communist Russia to discover the truth. This unique story, written almost as a detective thriller by Pulitzer Prize winner Robert K. Massie, presents a colorful panorama of contemporary characters - beginning with two enterprising Russians who, against tremendous odds, finally found the secret burial place; documenting the key roles of U.S. secretary of state James Baker, Russian president Boris Yeltsin, and Great Britain's Prince Philip; and reporting the major scientific dispute between Russian experts and a team of Americans, including Drs. William Maples and Michael Baden - fiercely antagonistic forensic experts whose findings, along with those of DNA scientists from Russia, America, and Great Britain, all contributed to, and then resolved, the controversy.

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In death as in life, the last imperial Romanovs cause controversy. Their bones remain in the Ekaterinburg morgue because of disagreements within the Russian bureaucracy, within the Russian Orthodox Church at home and abroad and among the Romanov descendants over burial sites, canonization and whether to inter with the family their servants who were murdered with them. The squabbling is unseemly, as Massie (Nicholas and Alexandra) shows vividly in his discerning book based on interviews and a close reading of the literature of the revolution. He recreates the slaughter of Alexandra, Nicholas and their children, Olga, Tatiana, Marie, Anastasia and Alexis, family physician Eugene Botkin, valet Trupp, maid Anna Demidova and cook Kharitonov on the night of July 16-17, 1918, at the Ipatiev House in the Siberian city of Ekaterinburg. For some 60 years, the whereabouts of their bodies remained a mystery, until a retired Siberian geologist and a Moscow filmmaker found four skulls that they kept secret until 1989, when glasnost made revelation possible. Then began the exploitation, which, as Massie relates the story, will leave readers astonished and angry: scientists who identified the bones criticized one another's expertise for questionable motives, and the cities of Ekaterinburg and Petersburg are still quarreling over custody of the remains and the Romanov descendants over the manner of burial. Although the bones of two of the royals have not been found-Alexis, and either Marie or Anastasia-the evidence Massie presents discredits the ``survivors'' of the Ekaterinburg massacre, primarily Anna Anderson, who, until her death in 1984, claimed to be Anastasia. The average Russian, at least according to Massie, may be indifferent to the bones, but readers of his account most certainly will not be. Photos not seen by PW. First serial to the New Yorker; BOMC featured selection. (Oct.)
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The fall of Soviet communism has sparked a renewed interest in detailing the real history of Russia. Recently opened archives and the decreasing likelihood of personal punishment have allowed historians unparalleled access to information hidden since World War I. Steinberg (history, Yale) and Khrustalev, a Russian historian-archivist, recount the arrest and life under guard of the Romanovs, with reproductions of many letters between Nicholas and Alexandra and documents of primary research. This work is scholarly, well written, and suitable for academic and public libraries. Pulitzer Prize winner Massie (Peter the Great, LJ 9/15/80) takes up where Steinberg leaves off. Massie's work chronicles the events from the death of the Romanovs at the hands of the Bolsheviks until the discovery and recent identification of their remains. Massie does a good job of exposing Romanov imposters, including Anna Anderson, but DNA research does not lend itself to readableness. The short chapters make the book more accessible, but this work does not compare favorably with the best of Massie's works. Together, these books bring to completion the lives of Nicholas and Alexandra. Communist revisionism has been replaced by academic research. [Massie's book was previewed in Prepub Alert, LJ 6/1/95.]Harry Willems, Kansas Lib. System, Iola

Product Details

  • ISBN-13: 9780345406408
  • Publisher: Random House Publishing Group
  • Publication date: 10/28/1996
  • Edition description: FIRST BALLENTINE EDITION
  • Edition number: 1
  • Pages: 320
  • Sales rank: 50,328
  • Product dimensions: 5.46 (w) x 8.26 (h) x 0.73 (d)

Meet the Author

Robert K. Massie was born in Lexington, Kentucky, and studied American history at Yale and European history at Oxford, which he attended as a Rhodes Scholar. He was president of the Authors Guild from 1987 to 1991. His books include Nicholas and Alexandra, Peter the Great: His Life and World (for which he won a Pulitzer Prize for biography), The Romanovs: The Final Chapter, Dreadnought: Britain, Germany, and the Coming of the Great War, Castles of Steel: Britain, Germany, and the Winning of the Great War at Sea, and Catherine the Great: Portrait of a Woman.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted September 11, 2002

    Books like this are why I love to read.

    From time to time, as I trudge through a clunker of a novel or muddle my way through overly expert prose, I wonder why I don't just devote my evenings to Sitcoms. But then a book will find its way from my shelf (this one was there for a half dozen years) and dominate my leisure time for a week. Fascinating information, well honed prose and a narrative that informs and enriches. Nothing short of a delight. The very reason why I am proud to have never seen an entire episode of Will & Grace.

    5 out of 6 people found this review helpful.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted November 12, 2003

    Great book. Wonderfully written.

    I first became a Romanov fan when I first watched the now famous animated movie 'Anastasia.' From that time to now, I cannot think of a better book that summarizes it all better than this book. Massie does a great job in keeping the reader entertained, every page is better than the next. I highly recommend this book to anyone interested in the last Imperial family. It's a great read.

    3 out of 4 people found this review helpful.

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  • Posted February 26, 2010

    Identifying the bones of Tzar Nicolis II and his family

    The book is an example of excellent writing and research. This issue is important and book is worth while reading to anyone interested Russian history or history in general. It reveals enormous the tragedy of the royal family's murders on the orders of Jewish Bolshevik leaders. This book is about the beginnings of the enormous tragedy of communism and the subsequent loss of life because of this criminal regime. I highly recommend the book to intelligent people.

    2 out of 3 people found this review helpful.

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  • Posted October 17, 2009

    The Romanovs

    Th Romanovs is a compelling real life story about the investigation of the Romanov bones. Massie's writing style make the book easy to read and provides in depth information about the family, the fakes, and the current pretender to the throne. This book is excellent for anyone intrested in russian history, forensic science, or legal battles.

    1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted September 28, 2009

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    Very interesting. This book covers all of the aftermath on the findings of the romanov bones. It gives great detail about how the doctors found out which bones belonged to whom of the imperial family,the disappearence of two of Tsar Nicholas's children,and the great mysterious anna anderson who for years was known as being Anastasia the youngest daughter of Nicholas and Alexandra.

    1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted August 15, 2009

    Disappointing

    I expected more of Massey. This was just a rehash of old news. Way too detailed about the battle with the DNA testing.

    1 out of 2 people found this review helpful.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted June 29, 2009

    Very Informative! Good documentary

    I picked up this book as a last minute item. I feel and had heard that Robert Massie is a wonderful historian who sticks to the facts. The books is about the death of the Romanov's and what happened AFTER that than about their lives. I had no idea so many governments and power plays were involved. It's a very interesting part of history which I recommend reading.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted April 30, 2012

    Loved this book-

    I have always been a fan of russian history, particularily czarist russian history, and the tragic lives of the Romonovs. Although they were a bit questionable in some of their decisions and beliefs as rulers, this book helps shed some light on how "normal" they wished they could have been, and how unprepared Nicholas was to rule. They were loving, overprotective parents of four beautiful daughters and one very sick heir to the throne whos safety and good health ultimately played a huge part in their demise. Great book. Lots of great information. It's not what I would call aquick read, but it was worthwhile for me. I just wish the ending could have been different.

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  • Posted February 9, 2012

    A must read for those fascinated by this family. Well researched and well written

    I first became acquainted with the writing of Robert K. Massie when I read Nicholas And Alexandra back in the 70s. I have always been fascinated by history and royal families, and he has been a staple of mine as a writer. I recently finished The Romanovs: The Final Chapter and it was fascinating. About 1/3 of the book was dedicated to a discussion of what transpired after the bones were found in the late 80s, early 90s. It was a very political endeavor, as you can imagine and it was fascinating to read how they determined who the bones belonged to, and how they determined who was going to work with the bones.
    The next part dealt with imposters and after a few pages about some of the celelbrated cases, Massie spent the majority of this section on the Anna Anderson case, how is transpired and what the tried to do to verify who she was. This particular story has always fascinated me, so I liked this part of the book the best.
    The final two sections were pretty small, and Massie spent that time talking about who the remaining Romanovs are that were alive in the 90s and where they lived. This was followed by another small section with some highlights from diaries and journals illustrating what life was like while the Tsar and his family were imprisoned in the Ipatiev House in Ekaterinberg before the massacre.
    As usual, Massie did and excellent job of writing and researching and I found this book easily readable and fascinating.

    I am now primed to read his book on Catherine the Great!(

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  • Anonymous

    Posted April 26, 2003

    Excellent and unbiased portrayal of

    Excellent and unbiased portrayal of the Romanovs demise. Massie explores the possibility of Anastasia's survival with precision and an undeniable sense of wonder. Well written and an easy read.

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