"100 masterpieces of love" - ??a unique series of the publishing house Strelbitsky, which included the best works of all time and people about the most beautiful and exalted feeling - love. "Catherine de 'Medici. Charles IX "- a work of the Russian historian, writer Kondratiya Birkin (real name Petr Petrovich Karatygin, 1832-1888). *** "Catherine de 'Medici. Karl IX "- the historical novel Kondratiya Birkina. In it, the author, in the background of the war of Catholics with Huguenots, draws the intriguing image of Catherine de 'Medici and her son Charles IX. Palace mysteries, scandals, amorous adventures - how did this influence the policy of the state? This novel is not a historical work, claiming scientific accuracy and reliability. But, if you want to learn more than the official history suggests, you want to consider a living person's textbook character - this book is for you. Peru Kondratiya Birkin belong to such works as: "P. Potemkin", "A.I Osterman", "I.K. Aivazovsky and his artistic activities", "Cholera Cemetery on the Kulikovo Field", "Troitsko-Sergieva Maritime Desert" "Warlocks," "Enchanted Mirror." Kondraty Birkin in all his works holds the idea that a person who has reached the heights of power and glory should appreciate this good and do not defile himself with unholy thoughts and deeds. Politicians-princes at all times should first of all think about the duty to the state and subjects. The books of Kondratiya Birkin are informative and will be of interest to the modern reader.