The crowned knight

The end of the XVIII century. After the death of Catherine the Great, the imperial crown passes to Pavel I, who has long decided how to rule the state. He is convinced that Russian aristocrats are spoiled, but they can be corrected if they instill in them the customs of ancient chivalry. The true knight lives modestly and simply, honest and fair, protects the weak and offended - this is what Paul does, giving everyone an example. However, secular intriguers surrounding him are far from knightly ideals. If the life of maids of honor becomes a bargaining coin in court games, then let ... But still there is justice in the world! In his novel, the classic of historical literature, Nikolai Gainz, draws the image of Emperor Paul, different from common performances. Before the reader is not a fool and a tyrant, but a reasonable and fair person, a true knight on the throne