This publication was issued in 1913 on the occasion of the celebration of the 300th anniversary of the Romanov dynasty. It contains an introduction, a genealogical overview of the Romanov boyars and a brief history of the Romanovs in 17 chapters. The publication also includes biographies, portraits and photographs of members of the dynasty. In the preface "Three Centuries of the Romanov Dynasty," Elpidifor Bars (1836? 1917) gives a brief historical context of the Romanov period.