The book by N.P. Evdokimova and S.V. Vivatenko is dedicated to the largest political and statesman of France at the end of the 19th - first third of the 20th century. Raymond Poincaré, who repeatedly served as minister and prime minister, and in 1913-1920. was the President of the Third French Republic. The authors trace his life path from the formation of his personality, entry into politics, the beginning of his political career to its end. All the vicissitudes of R. Poincare's personal fate are considered against the backdrop of the most important domestic and foreign political events in the history of France, of which he was a witness, participant and creator.

The book is intended for everyone interested in the history of France.