The book recreates the picture of pre-war and military tsarist Russia, the February and October revolutions. The author covers in most detail the Russian-Austrian diplomatic struggle in the Balkans, the formation of two hostile camps in Europe on the eve of the First World War, as well as Anglo-Russian relations in connection with the world war. Although a significant place in the book is occupied by descriptions of diplomatic receptions, balls, and meetings at the royal court, the reader will read it with interest: it will undoubtedly expand the understanding of what happened in 1910–1918. in Europe and Russia.