Description: From the State Museums of the Moscow Kremlin "Treasures Of The Czars" gives readers a unique insight into the public and private life of the Russian royal dynasty over three centuries, beginning in 1613 with the consecration of the first Czar, and ending in 1917 with the fateful abdication of Nicholas II. This book places the precious objects that are the centerpieces of this extraordinary collection, such as icons, costumes, arms and armor, in the context of the royal and religious rituals that were the focus of life at the Russian court. Readers develop a historical understanding of this momentous dynasty through informative and rich chapters, as well as by viewing its sumptuous and rarely-seen art objects.

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