tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27612445.post2382638949116596662..comments2024-03-23T12:05:23.537-05:00Comments on The Wild Reed: The Tragedy of the Romanovs, 100 Years OnMichael J. Baylyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03087458490602152648noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27612445.post-50793187711354417722018-07-18T04:59:17.505-05:002018-07-18T04:59:17.505-05:00hen I was a child I identified myself with Alexei ...hen I was a child I identified myself with Alexei , because I had 4 sisters like him and no brothers (then, the were born 10 years later) whereas I longed for having a brother...<br /><br />Also, your comment ("Such responses ensured epic and tragic consequences for their family, the Russian empire, and, indeed, the world.") makes me think of how much the events of this world are interconnected with one another.... Yes, thinking of my country, Italy, I think that its destiny and my destiny has been deeply influenced by the behaviour of that Royal couple...<br />Franco Mannihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02174124062206561798noreply@blogger.com