Tsar and God: Peter the Great and His Utopia

The book by the famous writer, historian, and publicist Yakov Gordian, based on extensive documentary material, immerses us in the era of Peter the Great. Peter the Great, the first Russian emperor, is one of the most notable and controversial figures in world history. The years of Peter I's reign are an era of reforms and radical changes that affected all spheres of Russian society. At the same time, the implementation of the tsar's plans to transform Russia into a powerful European state demanded great sacrifices. Peter I sacrificed even his own son, Tsarevich Alexei, the heir to the throne, who was accused of a conspiracy against his autocratic father. The focus of the author's attention is the personality of the monarch, driven by the idea of his own noble mission and wielding unlimited power, as well as the complex, gradually emerging, and unresolved conflict between him and his son. Peter I's personal tragedy—the 'case' of Tsarevich Alexei and his execution—had serious consequences for Russian history and still requires reflection. The edition is accompanied by an insert with illustrations and will be a wonderful gift for all lovers of domestic history.