A new book from the author of the bestsellers “Battle of the Ice” and “Battle of Kulikovo”! The long-awaited continuation of the novel “Prince Svyatoslav”! A fascinating story about the legendary life, tragic death and immortal glory of the greatest of the princes of Ancient Rus', about whom even his enemies said: “Let our children be like him!” 968. His formidable name has already become a legend. His invincible squads carried Russian banners to the Volga, Don and Caucasus. The damned Khazar Khaganate has already been crushed and the Volga Bulgars have been conquered. But conquered glory is not enough for Svyatoslav - his indomitable heart thirsts for new campaigns, exploits and victories. He is irritated by the instructions of his mother, Princess Olga, and tired of the squabbles of the Kyiv boyars. Svyatoslav's advisers think small and look too far. And he dreams not only of expanding Rus' to the limits of settlement of the Slavic tribes - he is going to make his way to the west, firmly establishing himself on the banks of the Danube. Captivated by this grandiose idea, which could forever change the history of Europe, succumbing to the persuasion of Constantinople, ready to pay in gold for help in the war against the rebellious Bulgarians, Svyatoslav sets off on his last campaign, from which he was not destined to return... Published in the author's edition.