Ivan IV, the archduke of Moscow, crowns himself Tsar of Russia in 1547 and launches a campaign to reclaim lost territory. He faces opposition from his enemies, including his aunt and Kurbsky, a warrior prince who seeks power and Anastasia's hand.
Ivan the Terrible, Part I
Ivan the Terrible's initial attempts to unite the Russian people are foiled by the betrayal of the aristocracy and even his most trusted advisors.
