About the book: year / The book is dedicated to little-known and almost forgotten pages of the heroic history of our Motherland, the personal contribution of Russian patriots to the creation of the greatest empire, labors and sacrifices, exploits and the achievements of Russian patriots who expanded the boundaries of the empire from the snowy peaks of Kamchatka and Alaska to the orange groves of California. And also the machinations and intrigues of the enemies and traitors of our Fatherland from among officials, politicians, including members of the imperial family.