RODZIANKO, M.V.: The Reign of Rasputin: An Empire's Collapse. , London: A.M.Philpot Ltd, 1927.

1st edition. Memoirs of M.V.Rodzianko, President of the Russian State Duma. Translated by Catherine Zvegintzoff, with an Introduction by Sir Bernard Pares. "The appearance at Court of Gregory Rasputin, and the influence he exercised ther, mark the beginning of the decay of Russian society and the loss of prestige of the Throne and of the person of the Tsar himself..The presence so close to the Throne of an immoral and dirty adventurer cast a shadow on its lustre". Pp.xiv/278/2(ads), portrait frontispiece, some spotting mainly affecting preliminary pages. Purple cloth, gilt title to front and spine, spine and edges of boards sunned, top of spine chipped and wear to fore-edges of boards front and back. Good. (Book ref. 37704)  £30.00

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