Alois Irasek is a classic of Czech literature. The writer's works (stories, novels and multi-volume epics), contrary to the efforts of official criticism, enjoyed unprecedented success during his lifetime. The popularity of Alois Irasek and the popularity of his works has now grown even more, acquired such a scope before which national borders have lost their significance. Among the huge legacy left by Alois Irasek, historical works occupy most of it. The second volume includes the historical novels "Philosophical History" and "Psoglavtsy."