Rasputin

On the centenary of Rasputin's death, historian Douglas Smith delivers a groundbreaking biography that reexamines the life of this enigmatic figure. Combining thorough scholarship with compelling storytelling, Smith separates the myths from the realities, revealing Rasputin's multifaceted identity as a man of faith, a controversial confidant of the Romanovs, and a catalyst during a turbulent period in Russian history. Drawing on numerous forgotten documents from multiple countries, this work presents a nuanced portrait of Rasputin against the backdrop of imperial Russia's decline.