Tag Archives: Russian history

Robert K. Massie’s Romanov books, reissued

On Tuesday, my personal favorite book of 2011, Catherine the Great by Robert K. Massie, came out in paperback. I love the regal red touch they added to the cover. But wait—there’s more! Modern Library has reissued new versions of … Continue reading

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What we’re reading Wednesday: Catherine the Great by Robert K. Massie

Catherine the Great: Portrait of a Woman by Robert K. Massie Random House • $35 • ISBN 9780679456728 To be published November 8, 2011 The fact that I’ve been anticipating this book for months is no secret to Book Case … Continue reading

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Heavyweight face off: King vs. Massie

This week brought two big (and long-awaited!) galleys to the BookPage office. Being the most ardent long-awaitee of both of them means I have a difficult decision to make this weekend. In one corner: Stephen King, longtime channeler of America’s … Continue reading

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Robert K. Massie returns to Russia for ‘Catherine the Great’

One of the books I’m most looking forward to this fall is—surprise!—not a novel. It’s the latest biography of a Russian ruler from Robert K. Massie. His last few books have been on World War I, so it’s exciting to … Continue reading

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