The attention of everyone who is not indifferent to the fate of Kyiv is offered a work dedicated to the most important historical era of the formation of our city from the beginning of the XVII to the beginning of the XX century. It was during these two centuries that the "historical" Kyiv was formed, which today is the "big center" and the very essence of the modern city. Before you is a fascinatingly written, witty and even funny monograph. A very good, timeless book.