The events narrated by “The Tale of the Fifteen Hetmans” cover a dramatic half-century period in the history of Ukraine from the time after the death of Bogdan Khmelnytsky to the destruction of the Zaporozhye Sich by order of Peter the Great. Heroism and courage, valor and bravery of some historical figures of that era are closely intertwined with the ambition and deceit of others, sacrifice and selfless service to the Fatherland go hand in hand with baseness and betrayal... A chronicle-historical story based on chronicles and research, both pre-revolutionary and and modern historians, is intended for a wide range of readers interested in history.