Last of the Czars: Life and Death of Nicholas and Alexandra

by Richard Tames

64 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1972

About the author

Richard Lawrence Tames (30 January 1946 -) is a British academic, historian, and author.

Tames lectured on history at Syracuse University London and is a Blue Badge guide. He has written over twenty books on different aspects of English history, including Shakespeare’s London on 5 Groats a Day.

Tames is known for bringing the past to life for students and general readers alike. He is also the author of An Armchair Traveller’s History of Oxford and An Armchair Traveller’s History of London.

Reviews

[Bettie · Rating 5 out of 5]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mYo8S...

Perfect as a continuance to yesterday's Edward VII, and before that, Young Victoria. Ooopins of cinematic footage here, and photographs from the archives, and to top it all Ralph Fiennes takes the voice of the Emperor.

Tell me this then tell me no more, was it really necessary to execute the Romanovs only to end up with this a hundred years later:

(piccie shamelessly skagged from the delighful Owlseyes)

Disclaimer: this youtube documentary is not the same as this book. Tames's Last of the Czars is only 64 pages long and would probably not be in depth enough for my tastes.

Episode 1 - Nicky and Alix

Episode 2 - The Shadow of Rasputin

Episode 3 - Death of the Dynasty