Fearful Majesty: The Life and Reign of Ivan the Terrible

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Summary: Ivan IV "The Terrible"
Review: Ivan IV the Terrible a remarkable personality in the Russian history is discussed thoroughly in this excellent book. I found this book extremely informative since not one page goes by without adding more historical facts to your knowledge. The book, not only give facts on Ivan, but also elaborates on Russian history and culture, which I found very useful in understanding Ivan and his role in the Russian history. I think the author has done excellent job in writing a concise, succinct and very fact oriented, yet in a reader friendly and interesting tone. The book gives detailed accounts of Ivan's genealogy, childhood and reign. This book can be very informative for those individuals who seek a quick research on Ivan the Terrible. I recommend this book without any reservations.