This book is one of the few biographies of the Russian emperor Alexander I. Written easily and accessibly, it allows you to form a vivid idea not only of the hero’s personality and deeds, but also of the turbulent era of his reign—full of palace intrigues, wars, and attempts to reform Russia. The relationship between Alexander and Napoleon, two major figures on the European scene at the beginning of the 19th century, forms one of the main plot lines of the book. Its author is the Swiss diplomat and writer Henri Valloton (1891–1971). Listeners become acquainted with one of his biographical works.
The printed edition is illustrated with reproductions of paintings and portraits t