Publisher's Synopsis
The Imperial Orgy is a historical account of the Tsars of Russia, from the first to the last, written by Edgar Saltus. The book presents a detailed and engaging narrative of the lives and reigns of the Tsars, their personalities, accomplishments, and failures. It explores the political, social, and cultural context of each era, including the wars, revolutions, and cultural movements that shaped Russian history. The book also delves into the personal lives of the Tsars, their relationships with their wives, mistresses, and children, and the scandals and intrigues that surrounded them. Saltus uses vivid and poetic language to bring the characters and events to life, making the book a compelling read for anyone interested in Russian history or the lives of monarchs. Overall, The Imperial Orgy is a fascinating and informative account of one of the most powerful and enigmatic dynasties in history.1920. Saltus, author of numerous histories and novels, had a predilection for unrestrained pessimism, radical style, and vicious wit, which earned him the friendship of contemporary writers such as Oscar Wilde and Henry Miller. For The Imperial Orgy, the last book published before his death, Saltus found another nation as steeped in murder and debauchery as Rome: Imperial Russia. Using these mad rulers as a subject, Saltus could easily display his genius for gruesome detail, and the excessiveness of the imagery surpasses even that of his most famous book, Imperial Purple. Beginning with Ivan the Terrible, Saltus chronicles his terrifying reign. Every ruler he documents is a cruel despot, and they are distinguishable from each other only by the particular inventiveness of their cruelties. Contents: Ivan the Terrible; Dmitri the Sorcerer; Peter the Great; Imperial Sables; The Northern Messalina; Venus Victrix; Paul; The Last Despot; King Terror; and The Whirlwind. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
