The book tells about one of the most mysterious figures in Russian history—the Emperor Peter the Great. The narrative is based on reliable historical facts from the late 17th century to the first half of the 18th, recorded in eyewitness accounts and documents of the past. You will learn about the Battle of Poltava from Swedish sources, hear an engrossing account of the adventurers Pätkule and Hertz, discover many details from the life of the emperor, and glimpse the veil over the mystery of his death…