Book cover for Nicholas II: Tsar to Saint by Tony Abbott

Nicholas II

Tsar to Saint

2023 Released
546 Pages
12-13 Hours
Ebook Unavailable
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New Angle PublishingISBN 9781800689657

Edition: 6.14" x 9.21" Paperback, Colour, Standard white paper, Gloss cover

Published on 17 July 2023, the 105th anniversary of the brutal murder of Russia's ruling family

Tony Abbott's mission in writing Nicholas II - Tsar to Saint is not to simply offer another recounting of this terrible period in history. Rather, it is to immerse readers in the other issues that were shaping the world at the time, and to reveal the controversial and alternative theories relating to the fate of some of the Romanov family members.

Approaching the turn of the 20th Century the age of exploration was making way for a new era of scientific discovery. During this transition in Russia, the last Romanov Tsar inherited the throne in 1894 and having the opportunity for reforms and to play a leading role on the world stage, he took the country instead through wars and empowered a brutal regime which ultimately led to humiliation during World War I, the end of the monarchy and the demise of the Romanov dynasty.

Forensically researched and using existing material gathered from the memoirs of others to substantiate the theories, Nicholas II - Tsar to Saint stands out in the Romanov literary crowd and is also guaranteed to get historians talking and to intrigue and enthral Romanov enthusiasts. ​​​​​​​This is the harrowing story of the last Russian Imperial Family, modern day saints of the Russian Orthodox Church.

Tony Abbott

Tony Abbott served as Australia's 28th prime minister and was the member for Warringah in the Australian parliament between 1994 and 2019. As the local MP, he was instrumental in the creation of the Sydney Harbour Federation Trust to preserve the natural and built heritage of his electorate and elsewhere.

He is a Rhodes Scholar and the author of three other books: The Minimal Monarchy, How to Win the Constitutional War and Battlelines. From 1998 to 2018, he convened the Pollie Pedal annual charity bike ride, which has supported organisations including Soldier On, Carers Australia and Wandering Warriors. He surfs near Queenscliff and volunteers with the Davidson Rural Fire Brigade.

He is married to Margaret, and they have three daughters: Louise, Frances and Bridget.

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