Son of Peter. Vol. 4. The Flood

The Northern War ended almost as soon as it began. And in Europe everything quieted down too— the Spanish succession was divided much faster than in the original history. But that only made the heat of passions in Europe not fade— it even intensified. The Bourbons started to irritate everyone. The English crown split, balancing on the edge of civil war. Sweden found itself in crisis. The Habsburgs were surrounded by enemies. And then Russia got involved in the big game…

Contradictions tightened into an even tighter knot. Tight enough that the world can no longer be unraveled. So it will be cut apart. And, judging by everything, they’ll start with Russia—the weakest link in the eyes of our “Western partners…”