Rasputin the Rascal Monk - (Mint Editions) by William Le Queux (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><p><i>Rasputin the Rascal Monk</i> (1917) is a work of historical nonfiction by Anglo-French writer William Le Queux. Published at the height of Le Queux's career as a leading author of popular thrillers, <i>Rasputin the Rascal Monk</i> indulges in the paranoid atmosphere of the First World War to weave a sinister tale of espionage and political conspiracy. Despite the popularity and accessibility of his work, Le Queux was genuinely concerned--and immensely paranoid--about the realities of international espionage, using his own research and experience to piece together otherwise shadowy narratives for his readers. Toward the end of the First World War, William Le Queux turned his attention from Germany to the looming threat of Russia. In this dedicated--though factually loose--recreation of the life of Rasputin, Le Queux investigates one of history's great anomalies: the ability of a rough, Siberian peasant to ascend to the highest echelon of Russian society. In <i>Rasputin the Rascal Monk</i>, which incorporates years of research and experience to weave a tale of fear and intrigue, Le Queux makes his case for the possibility that Rasputin was not only a confidant of the Tsar and Tsarina, but that he was a spy for Kaiser Wilhelm himself. Ever paranoid about the threat of German political influence worldwide, Le Queux provide the reading public with violent, disturbing, and fanatical tales of the infamous Rasputin while forwarding his own agenda. While not much is known about the author, it is possible his claims of firsthand knowledge regarding the murky movements of spies and diplomats throughout Europe and Britain were true. One thing, however, is certain: his paranoia was far from unfounded. With a beautifully designed cover and professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of William Le Queux's <i>Rasputin the Rascal Monk</i> is a classic work of historical nonfiction reimagined for modern readers.</p><p/><br></br><p><b> From the Back Cover </b></p></br></br><p>From a modest village in Siberia, a man with a criminal past and a talent for self-invention rises to become advisor to the Tsar and Tsarina. In his study of the infamous Rasputin, William Le Queux argues that the "mad monk" was more than meets the eye. Not content to be an egomaniac, Rasputin was a spy for the Kaiser himself.</p>
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