Alexander Vasilyevich Kolchak is rightfully one of the most famous and significant figures in the military-political history of Russia at the beginning of the 20th century. However, despite the fairly large amount of literature about this man, many aspects of his activities still remained in the shadows. This book is about Admiral Kolchak - polar explorer, naval commander, military theorist, Supreme Ruler - contains a detailed analysis of his views and actions, plans and operational decisions, domestic and foreign policy, relationships with comrades-in-arms and opponents. All the author’s findings and conclusions are confirmed by documents, many of which are published for the first time.