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Portrait of Grand Duke Michael Alexandrovich of Russia

Russia

Grand Duke Michael Alexandrovich of Russia

Reign
19171917
Life
1878–1918

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Cover of The Romanovs: 1613–1918

The Romanovs: 1613–1918

Simon Sebag Montefiore

The final days of the dynasty, Michael's refusal of the throne and the Romanov epilogue.

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