About the book: 2001 / The novel by the famous modern writer Mikhail Ishkov is dedicated to Nebuchadnezzar, the legendary king of Babylonia in 605–562. BC e. He ruled for 43 years, under him the state grew stronger and significantly expanded its borders. The name of Nebuchadnezzar is associated with the construction of the famous “Hanging Gardens” - one of the seven wonders of the world. In history, he remained the destroyer of Jerusalem, the Scourge of God, as the Bible calls him.