The XVIII century was nicknamed the “Babi -Monthly”, but the first woman ascended the Russian throne and successfully rules the great power even earlier. And contrary to the historical myths, no matter what Alexei Tolstoy wrote there in his famous novel, Peter the Great, was not at all a champion of a backward, dense, “barbaric” Muscovy – she made a bet on the “Western” reforms long before Peter, but conducted them much more moderately, reasonably and carefully, without overstrain, without blood. No wonder her rule is called the Golden Age, and the people have always been remembered by a kind word – unlike her cruel brother. Princess Sophia against Peter Antichrist! Female happiness against fierce hatred! Love against blood! Will the beauty save – or will the Russian kingdom destroy?
Author
Garda Irena
Publisher
Eksmo, 2013
Series
Women’s historical bestseller
Genre
Modern domestic prose
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