Prince Alexander Danilovich Menshikov

A landmark historical study by the outstanding Russian historian, one of the founders of the national historical school, Nikolay Ivanovich Kostomarov (1817–1885), is devoted to Peter the Great’s closest associate—the first Russian generalissimo, Prince Aleksandr Danilovich Menshikov.

Written in a vivid and expressive literary style, Nikolay Kostomarov’s book helps readers better understand one of the most difficult periods—the era of Emperor Peter I’s reign. The plots and information presented by N. I. Kostomarov are included in school history curricula for grades 6–11 across all types of secondary education.