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This sweeping saga recreates the extraordinary opulence and violence of Tsarist Russia as the shadow of revolution fell over the land, and destroyed a way of life for these Imperial women The early 1850s until the late 1920s marked a turbulent and significant era for Russia. During that time the country underwent a massive transformation, taking it from days of grandeur under the tsars to the chaos of revolution and the beginnings of the Soviet Union. At the center of all this tumult were four women of the Romanov dynasty. Marie Alexandrovna and Olga Constantinovna were born into the family, Russian Grand Duchesses at birth. Marie Feodorovna and Marie Pavlovna married into the dynasty, the former born a Princess of Denmark, the latter a Duchess of the German duchy of Mecklendburg-Schwerin. In From Splendor to Revolution, we watch these pampered aristocratic women fight for their lives as the cataclysm of war engulfs them. In a matter of a few short years, they fell from the pinnacle of wealth and power to the depths of danger, poverty, and exile. It is an unforgettable epic story.

Focusing on six intriguing women, this comprehensive study explores how their lives were influenced by the tumultuous historical contexts they navigated. Each woman's story offers insights into the challenges and societal changes of their respective eras, highlighting their resilience and impact. The book provides a deep understanding of the intersection between personal experiences and broader historical events, making it a compelling read for those interested in women's history and social dynamics.

Exhaustively researched and utterly compelling, "In Triumph's Wake" is the story of three royal mothers and the devastating consequences their decisions had on the lives of their equally extraordinary daughters.

Using unpublished letters, memoirs, and interviews with their descendants, this epic biography follows Queen Victoria's five most famous and powerful granddaughters. Two 8-page color photo inserts.