The book “Word and deed!” Published in 1885 It consists of historical essays and stories written by M. Semevsky in 1860-1862 and printed in various periodicals. The essays are based on the archival materials of the secret search for the Chancellery of Peter the Great transmitted with great accuracy.
During the period of work on the topic, the author was not even twenty -five years old. Youth allowed him to write about serious objects with ease and liveliness, making a book accessible and useful for a wide range of readers. This approach was subsequently used by many authors who worked in the field of historical literature. The book of M. Semevsky “Word and deed!” She was a great success and withstood several reprints. He provides a modern reader not only to get acquainted with the practice of the secret office, but also to feel the atmosphere of the life of Russian society in those distant years.
Reprinted from the publication of 1885, with corrections.
Author
Semevsky Mikhail Ivanovich
Editor
Kharitonov Sergey Viktorovich
Publisher
Russian Symphony, 2006
Series
Book monuments from library funds
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