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#268170 in Books Fuhrmann Joseph T 2012-10-01Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 9.41 x 1.11 x 6.45l; 1.29 #File Name: 1118172760320 pagesRasputin The Untold Story
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful. Very good; accurate biographyBy Robert MaloneExcellent biography; probably exceeded only by a more recent; and extensive (nearly 3 times the length) by Douglas Smith Rasputin: Faith; Power; and the Twilight of the Romanovs . This is actually the better of the two for any reader simply looking for a fairly accurate biography employing recent discoveries unearthed from Russian records following the Soviet collapse (the Smith is more for the specialist who wants to look very deeply into the subject). This first major Rasputin biography to use some of these records was that by Edvard Radzinsky (2000) The Rasputin File ; that one a rambling tome; sometimes near impossible to follow; and which inserted some unsupportable speculations on the part of the author -- the Radzinsky is; in fact; a valuable research product but also one with serious flaws. The Douglas Smith book is probably the most advanced and accurate yet; at least of those available in English. This one by Joseph Fuhrmann is highly readable and simply replaces all others written over the years for popular consumption; including an earlier one by the same author Rasputin: A Life (that one; published 1989; was a very good one at the time; but a lot of new information has become available since then and must now be regarded as dated). Many earlier biographies were based on incomplete information; rumors; and self-serving accounts and the present author does provide a review of the prior books as to their reliablity. The nature of the subject invites; almost requires; some degree of speculation regarding some features of this individual's life -- such as; the true nature of his relationships with the Imperial family; was he a member of an heretical sect; did he actually perform miracles; what happened on the night of his murder; etc.; and; in that regard; this book comes off better than most in avoiding some of the more sensational topics; though not completely free (the Smith book does the best in that regard). Anyone with an interest in this subject; one of the most fascinating human beings of all time; should turn first to this book as a general biography; then to the 2016 more comprehensive study by Douglas Smith. These two books is some ways compliment each other -- Fuhrmann telling you who Rasputin was and what he did; then Smith - with almost 700 pages of text - for filling in what might be more details then one is really interested in; unless you are one of those who just cannot know enough.4 of 4 people found the following review helpful. Was LGBT society widely accepted in pre-revolutionary Russia?By Philip L. TudorI've read numerous books on Rasputin; and the primary things that this book adds are the author's conclusion that hmosexuality was open and accepted in all levels of pre-Revolutionary Russian society; an idea that has never really been explored in depth before; and that the Royal Family accepted it. The author also adds his definitive opinion on an open question in the world of pre-Revolutionary Russia addicts on whether Rasputins killers; Prince Yusopov and Grand Duke Dmitri Pavlovich had a homosexual relationship. His conclusion is that they did not; but he does not explore comments from others at the time that Dmitri was devastated when Yusopov got engaged.The author's conclusion on gay life is supported by a plethora of other sources; including Bryan Boyd' biography of Vladimir Nabokov. However; the Empress was quite stuffy; and I doubt if she knew that many of Raspotins friends that she socialized with were gay.Its a good book that looks at an overly discussed topic in a new way; and will probably be the last book to receive public notice on Rasputin; as after now the topic will have been overworked. Every possible angle on Rasputin has already been explored in the numerous biographies about him.I would have liked it if the author had been a little more descriptive about the surroundings Rasputin lived in; besides his apartment; so that the reader could have felt like they were actually there at that place and time. However; over all; the author treated the subject in an interesting and readable manner.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Good book but leaves gapsBy MichaelRI just finished reading the book and it is eye opening. The picture on the cover really does give you a glimpse into this fascinating characters life. The book was about him but gives plenty of Russian history along the way. ( Although I wish it had gone one chapter further and discussed the Czar's assassination and murder of his family). The book is a historical piece and although it reads easily it is meant for people interested in history. It begins with his early years (kind of light in this area) and proceeds to his years with the czar. My only real complaint is that although it is written well and gives plenty of historical reference I finish the book still not understanding the man. If you are looking for explanations of how he cured the hemophiliac prince- look elsewhere. I don't think anyone knows the answer and the book sheds no new light on the subject. Although he is a fascinating man the book leaves me looking for more- how did he do what he did; who was he and what did he really think? It does provide insight into what the Czar and his wife were thinking but leaves too many gaps.
