Author Spotlight: Robert K. Massie

Ever been curious to read some Russian history, specifically by historian Robert K. Massie? In this video I talk about his four books on Russian history, my thoughts on all of them, and where I think you should start with his work!

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[brandonvaladez]

I read Nicholas and Alexandra this year, and I absolutely fell in love with the Romanov family. Massie is an incredible author who writes as if I was standing in the room as the events unfold! I'm planning on reading The Final Chapter next and then move onto the other ones. I'm glad to find other people who love reading and learning about this family as much as I do!

[antique]

Bought Dreadnought at a flea market in Belleville Illinois. I am 60 years old and am retired military. I read it as a jewel. Max Hastings and Robert Massie are amazing.

[rebeccaturner]

I found Massie’s “Nicholas and Alexandra” in my High School library in 1997! I was hooked on the Romanovs after that, and got my hands on every book he wrote. I began expanding my interest on all the other royal families of Europe. Thank you for making a post about this author. He’s my favorite.

[Schrankerle]

Great reviews. I bought Peter the Great and read it 3 times. It is a page turner, so the length didn't dissuade me from reading it. For me, the culturally shattering direction that he was able to move Russia was the interesting topic in that book; building the country, step by step, into a world power. Massie is a great story teller so you can appreciate his work on many levels. I have Nicholas and Alexandra and Dreadnought sitting on the shelf, waiting to be read.

[Mandt]

One of my favorite authors! Thanks for introducing his books to me back in 2019!

[iconoclastforever]

I concur that Massie is a very good author.

[angusorvid]

Terrific book review. I've been a fan of Massie's work since reading Peter the Great back in college in the early 90s. I went on to read everything he ever published. What a great writer. Not only did he manage to do amazing research, but he created a stirring narrative for every subject.

[DimaS-zogt]

Thank you for a great video! I myself read and write a lot about the Romanovs and other royal families. If these fine books have been translated into Russian, I have great pleasure in reading them. While I can not read them in the original.

[harryschlitz]

I hope you do a review of RKM book "Dreadnaught", anyone wanting to understand the prime issues between the European powers leading up to World War One this is a must read. All in all this was a fantastic video, saw your books on Comrade Stalin too ...excellent. :)

[lindseyreads]

I read Nicholas and Alexandra based on your high opinion of Massie a couple months ago. It was really good and thorough.

[matthewturner]

Massie was a fantastic historian and author. His Peter the Great and Nicholas and Alexandra were marvellous reads.

[festeringfingerprintvicodin]

the best writer of russian history! all because his son was born a hemophiliac, he fell in love with his research. wow wow wow❤

[skoomamuch]

I’ve read Peter the great when i was in college.. i read that book from the library out of boredom.. never thought the book itself was a page turner.lol

[rupachenthil]

Thank you so much for another great recommendation in your top non-fiction books video. Loved loved Catherine the great. It's a page turner, and I finished it in a week

[chriswalker]

I read Massie's Dreadnought book about a period which I though I knew reasonably well only to discover that I really knew nothing. His book was so detailed and enjoyable to read. Based on your review I feel the same may well be true of the Romanov history. I feel I know about this period and events but I think Massie's books will change all that.

[scrapbooksandreads]

Thank you for the reviews on these books by Robert K Massie. I have always been interested in the Romanovs and Russian history and now have a starting point.

[ThatsWhatSheRead]

I loved this video! You make me want to read more non-fic and definitely make me want to read about Russian history.

[margaretg]

As always, a great video. I haven't read anything by Robert Massie but certainly will now.
Hearing about Catherine the Great reminded me of a novel I think you just might enjoy (if you haven't read it already).
It is "The Eight" by Katherine Neville.

[juliapotsch]

I loved this video and I'm so interested in Russian history and the Romanovs, I'd love to see more videos of you talking about them! I own "Nicholas and Alexandra" and "Catherine, the Great" but unfortunately haven't read them yet. Now they'll definitely be in my 2017 TBR!

[rupachenthil]

I'm going to pick up Nicholas now. Please make a video of rating all Russian books you've read if you haven't already done