8 of the Best Books About the Romanovs

Few families—even royal ones—have made quite the impression on both history and the public mind that the Romanovs did. With a legacy on the throne spanning more than three centuries, they commanded one of the wealthiest and most powerful empires on the planet, only for it all to come crashing to an end in a brutal and tragic downfall that would send ripples throughout the world, and it continues to shape modern politics, art, and culture today. Even the latest season of The Crown touched on the lasting legacy of the Romanovs, which makes now an ideal time to brush up on your history. Here, some of the best books to explore more of the history of the Romanov family.