The book “Alexander III and His Time” can be called, without exaggeration, an encyclopedia of the historical life of Russia in the 1880-90s, and its significance increases due to the fact that until the end of the 20th century. no worthy works have been created that show in a realistic, balanced and objective manner the period of the reign of Alexander III. The author of the study, E.P. Tolmachev, professor, doctor of historical sciences, relying on numerous sources and works of his predecessors, expands the understanding of the personality of the peacemaker king, shows the main problems of his time, the people who had a serious influence on his formation and the solution of facing problems .