DOC Crucible of Faith: The Ancient Revolution That Made Our Modern Religious World by Philip Jenkins in History

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Abundant; newly discovered sources shatter long-held beliefsThe collapse of the Soviet Union in 1991 revealed; among many other things; a hidden wealth of archival documents relating to the imprisonment and eventual murder of Tsar Nicholas II; his wife Alexandra; and their children. Emanating from sources both within and close to the Imperial Family as well as from their captors and executioners; these often-controversial materials have enabled a new and comprehensive examination of one the pivotal events of the twentieth century and the many controversies that surround it.Based on a careful analysis of more than 500 of these previously unpublished documents; along with numerous newly discovered photos; The Fate of the Romanovs makes compelling revisions to many long-held beliefs about the Romanovs' final months and moments. This powerful account includes:* Surprising evidence that Anastasia may; indeed; have survived* Diary entries made by Nicholas and Alexandra during their captivity* Revelations of how the Romanovs were betrayed by trusted servants* A reconstruction of daily life among the prisoners at Ipatiev House* Strong evidence that the Romanovs were not brutalized by their captors* Statements from admitted participants in the murders