The book "Romanov Romanov" - a collection of stories about the life of Russian tsars. The author - Mikhail Pazin - in his work focuses on the personal life of rulers. The book was published in 2007, but in ten years it has not gained popularity among readers. Reviews about her a little.
Mikhail Alekseevich
The book begins with a love story of the first Romanov and Maria Khlopova. There are no shocking facts, dubious details. Mikhail Alekseevich fell in love with the daughter of the noble Khlopov at first sight. When choosing a bride, he did not consider applicants - he immediately pointed to Mary. But she did not become a royal wife. Khlopova became ill, and then became a victim of slander: the Saltykov brothers slandered the girl, reporting to the tsar about her barrenness. Maria was later “rehabilitated”. But it was too late. By that time, Mikhail had found another bride.
This is described in the first chapter of the book "Romanov Romanov." The reader’s opinion is attracted by the romantic component. A love story is doubly interesting when it is about historical figures. It is worth saying that the first Romanovs were told in passing. Much more attention was given to Mikhail Pazin by Peter I, his daughter, and, of course, Catherine (both the first and second). At the same time, setting out the facts from the biography of the wife of the Great Reformer, the author is not shy in expressions, which the authors of negative reviews about the Romanov Romanov note indignantly.
Peter I
To this ruler, the author of the book Romanov Romanov is prejudiced. In the reviews, readers claim that Pazin did not say a single good word to the founder of the Northern capital. In addition, he expressed several conflicting opinions.
The chapter dedicated to Peter is called the “Dragon of Moscow”. It tells about the terrible scene of the execution of Mary Hamilton. Terrible not because the murder is described. Readers are shocked by the peculiar behavior of Peter. Mary Hamilton was one of the king's many mistresses. Sentenced to death for theft, fornication and murder of a baby. In rave reviews of the Romanov Romanov, Pazin's work is called a book that contains amazing love stories. However, in the chapter on the adventures of the Great Reformer, not a word about this feeling. Only terrifying facts.
However, the details of the execution of Mary Hamilton are known to everyone who is interested in Russian history. The author of the book Romanov Romanov, reviews of which are rather contradictory, did not tell the readers anything new. He only collected well-known facts, supplemented them with common myths.
Anna Mons
This woman was, as you know, Peter's favorite. And the author of the book “Romanov Romanov”, of course, paid special attention to her. Pazin talks about the generous gifts that the king presented to his beloved, about the latter's interventions in state affairs, about the punishment that Anna suffered for her betrayal. Readers note: there are a lot of factual errors in the book.
Marta Skavronskaya
This woman in history is known more as Catherine I, that is, the wife of Peter. The narrative style of the author of the book Romanov Romanov is simple. At times frankly rude. So, Marta Skavronskaya is called a "regimental whore." In her youth, she was a pastor's lover. Then the soldier’s mistress. Even later - Captain Bour, who sold the future Empress for the silver ruble to Field Marshal Sheremetyev. Peter the Great, who was not squeamish, also drew attention to the girl and made her his mistress, and later his wife.
Martha converted to Orthodoxy. From now on, her name was Ekaterina Alekseevna. However, the aforementioned Maria Hamilton brought a lot of emotions to the queen. It is worth saying that the author talks about the intimate relationship of Peter with his many lovers in great detail. As readers note, it seems that he was present centuries ago in the royal bedchamber.
Anna Ioannovna
The most unattractive portrait, present in the book "Romanov Romanov", belongs to the daughter of Ivan V. According to historical sources, the reign of Anna Ioannovna was really scary. It was a time of plunder of the state’s natural resources and German dominance. The actual ruler was the favorite of the Empress Biron.
Pazin colorfully describes the non-standard entertainment of Anna Ioannovna, who, above all, loved to humiliate people, for which she kept with her a whole team of dwarfs. However, the role of jesters was often performed by nobles. However, the author declares with confidence the true feelings that existed between the empress and Biron. In addition, peremptorily declares the presence of this legendary couple of illegitimate children.
Disadvantages and advantages
According to readers, the presentation of information in the book Romanov Romanov is easy and effortless. The style is closer to the artistic. Disadvantages: excessive categorization of the author, factual errors, contradictions. The sources used to study Russian history cannot be attributed to Pazin's book.