Russian statesmen through the eyes of contemporaries. Memories. diaries. letters. Pavel I

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Russian statesmen through the eyes of contemporaries. Memories. diaries. letters. Pavel I

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Romantic and despot, knight and tyrant, mystic, fanatic of ideas, "Russian Hamlet", "poor Paul" - all this is about the most mysterious Russian Emperor Paul I. His short reign (1796-1801) falls at the turn of the century and reflects the characteristic features of the XVIII century, the era of the construction of the Russian Empire, its rapid territorial growth, when the absolute power of the monarch, who held all the threads of government in his hands, and serfdom, the basis of the state economy, were gaining strength. At the same time, the reign of Paul I carries new beginnings that were developed in the XNUMXth century - attempts to resolve the peasant issue, the construction of a ministerial system, the establishment of an imperial family, etc. Such a short reign was preceded by a very long wait, during which the character of the future was formed emperor, his worldview and political views, which had a strong influence on the domestic and foreign policy of Russia in this complex and controversial four years. The book offered to the reader's attention presents a bright palette of views of contemporaries on the personality and deeds of the monarch, who flashed through the sky of the Russian Empire as a "fiery meteor". The publication includes memoirs, letters and documents revealing different periods of his life and reign - from birth to death. Acquaintance with these valuable testimonies will help the reader to get an idea of ​​​​the era and personality of Paul I and find his own solution to the riddle of the emperor-knight.

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Publication language: Russian

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