The library of the project “History of the Russian State” is the best monuments of historical literature recommended by Boris Akunin, which reflect the biography of our country, from its very origins. Before you is one of the best books on the history of Asia and Europe of the late 12th century, a masterpiece by Igor Mozheiko - “1185.” The author introduces the reader to a world rich in turbulent events and human personalities: the Crusades, the brilliant commander Genghis Khan, the famous poets Nizami and Shota Rustaveli, the cunning Georgian queen Tamara. It’s as if we are moving along the Great Silk Road to the Atlantic Ocean, learning about the lives of people and entire nations, and numerous colorful illustrations allow us to see the great past with our own eyes.