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Nicholas and Alexandra by Robert K. Massie explores the lives of Tsar Nicholas II and his wife Alexandra, focusing on their struggles with their son Alexei's hemophilia and its impact on their rule. As discontent grows within the empire, their reliance on mystic Rasputin and missteps during World War I lead to catastrophe. Themes include political ineptitude, familial devotion, and the tragic downfall of the Romanov dynasty. Includes depictions of violence and familial distress.