"The death of the empire. The view of the American ambassador on the collapse of the Soviet Union" is a book that reflects the historical events of the late 80s and early 90s of the last century through the prism of diplomatic conversations and memories of the American ambassador. The author reveals in detail the important moments of the life and collapse of a great world power, which are reflected in the eyes of a witness and participant of these events. Throughout the pages of the book, the atmosphere of the fall of the totalitarian regime, political changes and social transformations that took place at that time in the territory of the former USSR is restored. The reader is able to experience important stages in history step by step, understanding the details, drama and significance of each event presented in the book. "The Death of an Empire" is not only an overview of political changes, but also an in-depth study of the mechanisms of the destruction of a great power, which occurred during the final phase of the collapse of the Soviet Union. The author combines analysis of events and personal observations with an insider's view of history, making the book a valuable source for better understanding the complex moments of the past era."