Ivan IV, the archduke of Moscow, crowns himself Tsar of Russia in 1547 and sets out to reclaim lost territory. He faces opposition from boyars, including his aunt and Kurbsky, a warrior prince who seeks power and Anastasia's hand.
Ivan the Terrible, Part I
Ivan the Terrible's quest to unify the Russian people is met with treachery from the aristocracy and even his most trusted allies during the early years of his reign.
