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100 1 _aLe Queux, William,
_d1864-1927
245 1 4 _aThe Minister of Evil: The Secret History of Rasputin's Betrayal of Russia
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2007
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
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338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2007-09-22
508 _aProduced by Michael Ciesielski and the booksmiths at http://www.eBookForge.net
520 _a"The Minister of Evil: The Secret History of Rasputin's Betrayal of Russia" by William Le Queux is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book delves into the life and influence of Grigori Rasputin, the notorious figure who played a pivotal role in the downfall of the Romanov dynasty during a time of great political unrest in Russia. It chronicles Rasputin’s rise to power and the dangerous intrigues surrounding him, casting light on how he manipulated those in authority while hiding his immoral behavior behind a façade of religious mysticism. The opening of the book sets the stage through the voice of Féodor Rajevski, Rasputin’s secretary, who reflects on his background and the circumstances that led him to serve the infamous monk. Rajevski describes his first encounter with Rasputin, depicting him as both captivating and repulsive, revealing a man cloaked in the guise of a holy figure yet driven by darker impulses. As Rajevski recounts his appointment and the bizarre dynamics at play, he hints at the larger schemes brewing amidst the political chaos of Russia, showcasing Rasputin's ability to charm the Empress and his intertwined fate with the Tsar's household—elements that pave the way for a gripping narrative filled with intrigue and historical significance. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aRasputin, Grigorii Efimovich, 1869-1916 -- Fiction
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/22720
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