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| 100 | 1 | _aSmythe, James P. | |
| 245 | 1 | 0 | _aRescuing the Czar: Two authentic diaries arranged and translated |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2004 |
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| 500 | _aRelease date is 2004-07-22 | ||
| 508 | _aProduced by Leah Moser and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team | ||
| 520 | _a"Rescuing the Czar: Two authentic diaries arranged and translated by James P. Smythe" is a historical account likely written in the early 20th century, specifically during the post-World War I era. The text centers around the tumultuous and uncertain fate of Czar Nicholas II and his family during the Russian Revolution. Through the use of authentic diaries, the narrative delves into the plight of the Imperial family as they navigate the frontier of life and death amid widespread revolution, betrayal, and desperation. At the start of the book, the scene is set in 1917, as the ice breaks along the river Neva while Czar Nicholas II's regime is crumbling under the pressure of revolution. Women in the Winter Palace celebrate supposed victories in the war, unaware of the impending chaos that will soon engulf them. The narrative introduces various royal women who face brutal realities, including imprisonment and the threat of violence, as the revolution violently disrupts their once opulent lives. The author highlights their emotional and physical struggles as they traverse this treacherous landscape, emphasizing the complex interplay of loyalty, deception, and the desire for freedom amidst adversity. The opening portion leaves readers intrigued about the fates of these characters and the possibility of a clandestine rescue mission amid an atmosphere of doubt and despair. (This is an automatically generated summary.) | ||
| 534 | _nOriginal publication data not identified | ||
| 653 | _aDiary fiction | ||
| 653 | _aNicholas II, Emperor of Russia, 1868-1918 -- Fiction | ||
| 653 | _aRussia -- History -- Nicholas II, 1894-1917 -- Fiction | ||
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