The Kingdom of the Beast. Book 1. Paul I

“Paul I” — a drama by Dmitry Merezhkovsky and the first part of the trilogy “The Kingdom of the Beast.”
Dmitry Sergeyevich Merezhkovsky is an outstanding Russian writer, poet, and literary critic whose legacy occupies an important place in world literature.
The historical play “Paul I” takes the reader into the era of monarchical Russia—a world of hidden conspiracies and palace secrets—telling the tragic story of the “emperor-knight.” This book helps you touch the mysteries of the past and view the history of Russia from a new angle.