The First Superpower. The History of the Russian State. Alexander the Blessed and Nicholas the Unforgettable

This book is dedicated to the events of the first half of the 19th century, the era of the reign of the sons of Emperor Paul – Alexander, the idol of domestic liberals, and Nicholas, the idol of domestic statesmen.... These two political regimes, very different in ideology and style, set a new rhythm of breathing for Russia, which continues to this day. What lessons can be drawn from the study of the Alexandrian-Nicholas era? The First Superpower – the seventh volume of the History of the Russian State – tells the reader about the reasons for the rapid rise and subsequent weakening of the Russian Empire, the price at which the country achieved a leading global position, and the results of the experience of superpower status.