The Romanov Legacy: The Palaces of St. Petersburg

by Zoia Belyakova, Katya Galitzine (Foreword), Marie Clayton (Editor)

Revealing the splendid interiors of the palaces of the Romanovs in detail, a colorful volume documents the history of these unique buildings that have survived intact since before the Communist Revolution, displaying sumptuous fabrics, furniture, glassware, china, and marquetry.

Genres: Romanovs, Nonfiction, Travel, Russia, Art, Architecture

192 pages, Hardcover

Published August 1, 1995

Reviews

[Alenka of Bohemia · Rating 3 out of 5]

Gorgeous large photographs are the best feature of this book and to be completely honest it still holds its own, in spite of being outdated by now (when it was originally published many of the palaces in question were only partly reconstructed) and a rather impersonal tone of the text.

[David Bisset · Rating 4 out of 5]

The book.contains glorious photos and an erudite architectural commentary. It is amazing that so many of the slaves survived the Siege, and that any needed restoration was so meticulously carried out. !most of the palaces are now being reused appropriately. The interiors often show an incredible eclecticism.

[Scott Fuchs · Rating 4 out of 5]

A technically proficient text [allowing for some translation oddities], but lacking in flavor, the romance of the subject. More exterior photos should have been included, however the pictures presented are excellent. A much needed Romanov geneology chart is included.

[Marguerite Kaye · Rating 3 out of 5]

A big glossy coffee table book, with loads of lavish pictures, and some background text. I bought this for research, wanting to create a St Peterburg palace of my own for my current book, and it was brilliant for this. But I think if you're looking for more than spectacular pictures, and want more context or history, this isn't for you.