Valentin Pikul. Collected works in 16 books. Exclusive leather-bound gift books

Valentin Pikul. Collected works in 16 books. Exclusive leather-bound gift books.

This collection of works is a fundamental anthology of historical prose by Valentin Pikul, covering key epochs of Russian history from the reign of Ivan the Terrible to the Great Patriotic War. The sixteen—volume book includes the author's main bestsellers, from the large-scale chronicles "Favorite" and "Evil Spirit" to the famous naval and military novels "Moonsund" and "Bayazet". The collection offers the reader a deep dive into the world of secret diplomacy, military exploits, court secrets and human destinies based on real historical events.

Content:
Book 1. "I have the Honor" is one of the most widely read novels about an officer of the General Staff and an intelligence officer.
Book 2. "The Three Ages of Okini-san" is a dramatic story set against the background of the formation and demise of the Russian navy.
Book 3. "Penal Servitude" is a vivid work about the Russian—Japanese war and the defense of Sakhalin.
Book 4. "Moonsund" is a legendary book about the heroism of the sailors of the Baltic Fleet in the First World War.
Book 5. "The Evil Spirit" (book 1) is a cult and most controversial novel about Grigory Rasputin.
Book 6. "Evil Spirits" (book 2) is a continuation of the large—scale canvas about the collapse of the Russian Empire.
Book 7. "Barbarossa" is a deep reflection novel about the Battle of Stalingrad and the Great Patriotic War.
Book 8. "The Favorite" (book 1) is the author's main bestseller about the era of Catherine II and Grigory Potemkin.
Book 9. "The Favorite" (book 2) is a continuation of the grandiose historical chronicle of the XVIII century.
Book 10. "Historical miniatures of Blood, tears and laurels" is a collection of famous short stories by the author.
Book 11. "Bayazet" is the famous debut novel by the writer about the defense of Bayazet in the Russian-Turkish war.
Book 12. "Pen and Sword" is a fascinating historical detective story about the secret diplomacy of the XVIII century.
Book 13. "The Battle of the Iron Chancellors" is a brilliant political novel about the duel between diplomats Gorchakov and Bismarck.
Book 14. "To each his own" is a tragic and powerful story about the fate of General Moreau against the background of the Napoleonic era.
Book 15. "The Dogs of the Lord" is a large—scale, dark novel about the era of Ivan the Terrible and the Oprichnina.
Book 16. "Go and Sin Not" is a popular romance novel based on a real high—profile court case of the 19th century.