The Last of the Tsars

I’ve enjoyed some of Robert Service’s other books, especially his history of Modern Russia. This however feels a rushed out piece of work without the same diligence.It covers only the last year of the Tsar’s life and doesn’t really add much to what you know already. At times it also seems sloppily written.Not his best work.

This book is very good at explaining the intricate details of the events between the abdication and death of Czar Nicholas II and how he responded to the events around him. It draws heavily from original materials, such as diary entries and recorded conversations. It strikes the right balance between detailing the events and presenting them in readable and interesting way.If like me, you have a general interest in the life of Nicholas II and the events leading to his death and abdication then this is one of the best works to read.

Enjoying this book at the momnent not finished

Another amazing biography from Robert - top notch! My only criticism would be of a slight loss of interest in places - but this is more down to perhaps my personal taste of subject matter, I’m more taken by his biographies of revolutionaries!

Very interesting and well written. Also very sad - the whole family were gunned down, including the children. I'd definitely recommend it.