About the book: 2010 / The history of assassination attempts on Emperor Alexander II ended, as we know, with his murder. Why did the terrorists target the emperor, who abolished serfdom and carried out liberal reforms? Who prepared the attempts on his life and how was the crime committed? What goals did the organizers pursue and what were the consequences of the assassination of Alexander II? This story is a real tragedy not only of individuals, but first of all of the entire social structure. It testifies to the serious ills of society, which ultimately led to the bloody denouement of 1917.