The history of the reign of Peter the Great is rich in examples of how people received high titles and rose in rank not because of their noble origin, but because of their own talents and services to the state. This showed the genius of the young tsar - he was an excellent administrator and knew how to see hidden qualities in people, appointing them to those positions where they could bring maximum benefit. This was especially evident during the Northern War, when the old boyar military aristocracy was replaced by a whole galaxy of bright, talented commanders, many of whom were elevated personally by Peter. In this book, the reader will be able to learn about the peculiarities of their life path, development and formation as commanders and conquerors, get acquainted with little-known episodes of their biography and get a complete picture of what people were like, who led their Fatherland to the zenith of glory. The publishing layout of the book is saved in PDF A4 format.