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The Family Romanov: Murder, Rebellion & The Fall of Imperial Russia

by Candace Fleming
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Intimate demise of Russia's last imperial echelon.

"The Family Romanov" isn't just a history lesson; it’s a captivating tale that blends the opulent lives of Russia's final royal family with the stark realities of their subjects. The distinction between their extravagant existence and the uprising that led to their downfall is painted vividly. Candace Fleming humanizes the Romanovs through personal photos and accounts, leading you through a journey that's as educational as it is enthralling. If you're looking to dive deep into a pivotal moment in history with a narrative as gripping as any work of fiction, this book will not disappoint.

  • SCBWI Golden Kite Award for Nonfiction (2015)
  • Sibert Medal Nominee (2015)
  • Los Angeles Times Book Prize for Young Adult Literature (2014)
  • Pennsylvania Young Readers' Choice Award Nominee for Young Adults (2016)
  • Rhode Island Teen Book Award Nominee (2016)
  • NCTE Orbis Pictus Award (2015)
  • Boston Globe-Horn Book Award for Nonfiction (2015)
  • YALSA Award Nominee for Excellence in Nonfiction (2015)
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The Family Romanov: Murder, Rebellion & The Fall of Imperial Russia

by Candace Fleming
₱500.00 Now ₱300.00 Save 40%
Compare to estimated retail price: ₱1,400.00 PHP  

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ISBN: 9780375867828
Authors: Candace Fleming
Publisher: Anne Schwartz Books
Date of Publication: 2014-07-08
Format: Hardcover
Related Collections: History, Personal Development, Biographies & Memoirs
Related Topics: Biography, European History, Historical, War, World History, Biography Memoir
Goodreads rating: 4.16
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Here is the tumultuous, heartrending, true story of the Romanovs - at once an intimate portrait of Russia's last royal family and a gripping account of its undoing. Using captivating photos and compelling first-person accounts, award-winning author Candace Fleming deftly maneuvers between the imperial family’s extravagant lives and the plight of Russia's poor masses, making this an utterly mesmerizing read.
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Intimate demise of Russia's last imperial echelon.

"The Family Romanov" isn't just a history lesson; it’s a captivating tale that blends the opulent lives of Russia's final royal family with the stark realities of their subjects. The distinction between their extravagant existence and the uprising that led to their downfall is painted vividly. Candace Fleming humanizes the Romanovs through personal photos and accounts, leading you through a journey that's as educational as it is enthralling. If you're looking to dive deep into a pivotal moment in history with a narrative as gripping as any work of fiction, this book will not disappoint.

  • SCBWI Golden Kite Award for Nonfiction (2015)
  • Sibert Medal Nominee (2015)
  • Los Angeles Times Book Prize for Young Adult Literature (2014)
  • Pennsylvania Young Readers' Choice Award Nominee for Young Adults (2016)
  • Rhode Island Teen Book Award Nominee (2016)
  • NCTE Orbis Pictus Award (2015)
  • Boston Globe-Horn Book Award for Nonfiction (2015)
  • YALSA Award Nominee for Excellence in Nonfiction (2015)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

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