Step into the turbulent world of 16th-century Russia with Ivan the Terrible's Journey to Absolute Rule. In this compelling biography, Anna S. Ulianova delves into the life of Ivan IV, the enigmatic ruler who transformed Russia from a fragmented medieval state into a centralized empire.From his early reforms aimed at justice and governance to the darker days of the Oprichnina, Ivan's reign was a paradox of innovation and brutality. As the first Tsar of All Russia, Ivan envisioned a united and powerful state, yet his legacy is tainted by suspicion, terror, and relentless ambition.Through...

Step into the turbulent world of 16th-century Russia with Ivan the Terrible's Journey to Absolute Rule. In this compelling biography, Anna S. Ulianova delves into the life of Ivan IV, the enigmatic ruler who transformed Russia from a fragmented medieval state into a centralized empire.From his early reforms aimed at justice and governance to the darker days of the Oprichnina, Ivan's reign was a paradox of innovation and brutality. As the first Tsar of All Russia, Ivan envisioned a united and powerful state, yet his legacy is tainted by suspicion, terror, and relentless ambition.Through...