The book is the second part of a trilogy. The book is written in the genre of fantasy, in the subgenre of alternative history. Brief summary of the first book. After the death of the autocrat Ivan the Terrible, his consciousness is transferred to the young Prince of Vladimir Yuri Vsevolodovich in 1212. Using the knowledge and political experience of Ivan the Terrible, Yuri exterminates the appanage princes - the Rurikovichs. By 1226, he completely unites Rus'. In 1228, he knocks out the Crusaders from Constantinople and is crowned Tsar of Russia. Contents of the second book. Yuri establishes an absolute monarchy in Rus', establishes a government system modeled on the 16th century, relying on the service nobility. Yuri helps revive the Byzantine Empire, consistently destroys Denmark, Germany, Venice, Rome, England and France. Helps Bulgaria fight off the Mongols. Then he completely defeats Batu’s horde. The main character of the book is Yuri Vsevolodovich, Grand Duke of Vladimir, aka Ivan Vasilyevich the Terrible, Russian autocrat.