The book paints a historical portrait of Alexander Pavlovich, the Russian emperor, during whose reign Russia defeated Napoleon in the War of 1812. Alexander I, who ruled the country for a quarter of a century, began as a liberal and ended his reign as a staunch conservative. He intended to do a lot, but what he did did not always suit Russian society. Obviously, this is why it was during his time that secret societies began to emerge in the country. You will read about the life and deeds of Alexander, who was assessed ambiguously by his contemporaries and descendants, in the proposed book. For the general reader.