The novel by the famous modern writer Mikhail Ishkov is dedicated to Nebuchadnezzar, the legendary king of Babylonia in 605-562. BC e. He ruled for 43 years, under him the state grew stronger and significantly expanded its borders. The name of Nebuchadnezzar is associated with the construction of the famous “Hanging Gardens” - one of the seven wonders of the world. In history, he remained the destroyer of Jerusalem, the Scourge of God, as the Bible calls him.