Rasputin: The Untold Story is a rich and fascinating book, which places the self-appointed holy man firmly in the religious, social and political context of his time. Not only does it offer a vivid and comprehensive insight into pre-revolutionary Russian life from the peasantry to the court, but it also provides meticulously researched, scholarly and well-sourced explanations of the extent and nature of Rasputin's influence over the establishment, the nature of his friendships and enmities, and the Description that led to his death.
Rasputin: The Untold Story is a book for anyone with an interest in either Rasputin himself or modern Russian history.
Dr Joseph Fuhrmann gained his PhD from Indiana University, one of the leading centres for Russian studies in the US, and has lived in Russia several times since. He has published multiple works on Russian history, and is Emeritus Professor of History at Murray State University.