Over two and a half centuries, a negative stereotype of the perception of Peter III has developed. And there is every reason for this. The author of the book tried to show that the short reign of the grandson of Peter the Great is not at all an annoying misunderstanding in Russian history. It demonstrated the need for a new wave of Europeanization reforms and made it clear to those in power how not to carry them out. Did the unfortunate Pyotr Fedorovich become a victim of his hasty undertakings? Difficult character? Mental disorder? A bit of everything. His death as a result of the coup is a fatal and, unfortunately, inevitable outcome. However, speaking about this sovereign, one should get rid of one unfair opinion...