The Last Feat of Svyatoslav. 'Let Our Children Be Like Him!'

A new book by a bestselling author of “Ice Battle” and “Battle of Kulikovo”! The long-awaited sequel to the novel “Prince Sviatoslav”! A thrilling tale of the legendary life, tragic death, and immortal glory of the greatest prince of Kievan Rus—one even enemies said this about: “Let our children be like him!” 968 year. His formidable name has already entered legend. His undefeated retinues carried Russian banners to the Volga, the Don, and the Caucasus. The cursed Khazar Khaganate has already been crushed, and the Volga Bulgars have been subdued. But Sviatoslav is not satisfied with conquered fame—his untamed heart hungers for new campaigns, feats, and victories. He is irritated by his mother, Grand Princess Olga’s, teachings, and exhausted by quarrels among the Kyiv boyars. Sviatoslav’s advisers think small and look only nearby. And he dreams not just of expanding Rus to the lands where Slavic tribes live—he plans to break through to the West, firmly establishing himself on the banks of the Danube. Captivated by this grand idea that could change the history of Europe forever, and persuaded by the promises of Tsargrad, ready to pay in gold for help in war against the unruly Bulgars, Sviatoslav sets out on his final campaign—returning from which, he was not destined to… Published in the author’s own edition.