The Empire of Russia: From the Remotest Periods to the Present Time

Abdication of Constantine.--Accession of Nicholas.--Insurrection Quelled.--Nicholas and the Conspirator.--Anecdote.--The Palace of Peterhoff.--The Winter Palace.--Presentation a...

Centralization of Power at Kief.--Death of Rostislaf.--His Religious Character.--Mstislaf Ysiaslavitch Ascends the Throne.--Proclamation of the King.--Its Effect.--Plans of Andr...

Siege of Kezan.--Artifices of War.--The Explosion of Mines.--The Final Assault.--Complete Subjugation of Kezan.--Gratitude and Liberality of the Tzar.--Return To Moscow.--Joy of...

Anguish and Death of Ivan IV.--His Character.--Feodor and Dmitri.--Usurpation of Boris Gudenow.--The Polish Election.--Conquest of Siberia.--Assassination of Dmitri.--Death of F...

Primeval Russia.--Explorations of the Greeks.--Scythian Invasion.--Character of the Scythians.--Sarmatia.--Assaults upon the Roman Empire.--Irruption of the Alains.--Conquests o...

The Title of Tzar.--marriage of Ivan IV.--Virtues of His Bride.--Depraved Character of the Young Emperor.--Terrible Conflagrations.--Insurrections.--The Rebuke.--Wonderful Chang...

Character of Vsevolod.--Succession of Sviatopolk.--His Discomfiture.--Deplorable Condition of Russia.--Death of Sviatopolk.--His Character.--Accession of Monomaque.--Curious Fes...

Vassili At the Chase.--Attention To Distinguished Foreigners.--The Autocracy.--Splendor of the Edifices.--Slavery.--Aristocracy.--Infancy of Ivan IV.--Regency of Hélène.--Conspi...

Terror of the Horde in Tauride.--War with Gustavus Vasa of Sweden.--Political Punctilios.--The Kingdom of Livonia Annexed to Sweden.--Death of Anastasia.--Conspiracy Against Iva...

Young Russians Sent to Foreign Countries.--The Tzar Decides Upon a Tour of Observation.--His Plan of Travel.--Anecdote.--Peter's Mode of Life in Holland.--Characteristic Anecdot...

Peter takes Lake Lagoda and the Neva.--Foundation of St. Petersburg.--Conquest of Livonia.--Marienburg Taken by Storm.--The Empress Catharine.--Extraordinary Efforts in Building...

Flight of Vlademer.--His Stolen Bride.--The March Upon Kief.--Debauchery of Valdemar.--Zealous Paganism.--Introduction of Christianity.--Baptism in the Dnieper.--Entire Change i...

Accession of Georges.--Famine.--Battle of Lipetsk.--Defeat of Georges.--His Surrender.--Constantin Seizes the Scepter.--Exploits of Mstislaf.--Imbecility of Constantin.--Death o...

Alliance With Hungary.--A Traveler From Germany.--Treaty Between Russia and Germany.--Embassage To Turkey.--Court Etiquette.--Death of the Princess Sophia.--Death of Ivan.--Adva...

Conquests by Poland.--Sweden in Alliance with Russia.--Grandeur of Poland.--Ladislaus Elected King of Russia.--Commotions and Insurrections.--Rejection of Ladislaus and Election...

Defeat of Georges and the Tartars--Indignation of the Khan.--Michel Summoned to the Horde.--His Trial and Execution.--Assassination of Georges.--Execution of Dmitri.--Repulse an...

Expedition to Constantinople.--Treaty with the Emperor.--Last Days of Oleg.--His Death.--Igor Assumes the Scepter.--His Expedition to the Don.--Descent upon Constantinople.--His...

The Field of Eylau.--Letter to the King of Prussia.--Renewal of the War--Discomfiture of the Allies.--Battle of Friedland.--The Raft at Tilsit.--Intimacy of the Emperors.--Alexa...

Energy of Catharine's Administration.--Titles of Honor Decreed to Her.--Code of Laws Instituted.--The Assassination of the Empress Attempted.--Encouragement of Learned Men.--Cat...

Accession of Paul I. to the Throne.--Influence of the Hereditary Transmission of Power.--Extravagance of Paul.--His Despotism.--The Horse Court Martialed.--Progress of the Frenc...

Recovery of Dmitri.--New Tartar invasion.--The Assault and Capture of Moscow.--New Subjugation of the Russians.--Lithuania Embraces Christianity.--Escape of Vassali From the Hor...

Administration of Feodor.--Death of Feodor.--Incapacity of Ivan.--Succession of Peter.--Usurpation of Sophia.--Insurrection of the Strelitzes.--Massacre in Moscow.--Success of t...

The Tzar's Second Visit to Holland.--Reception in France.--Description of Catharine.--Domestic Grief.--Conduct of Alexis.--Letters from His Father.--Flight To Germany.--Thence t...

Assassination of Paul I.--Implication of Alexander in the Conspiracy.--Anecdotes.--Accession of Alexander.--The French Revolution.--Alexander Joins Allies Against France.--State...

Ivan III.--His Precocity and Rising Power.--The Three Great Hordes.--Russian Expedition Against Kezan.--Defeat of the Tartars.--Capture of Constantinople by the Turks.--The Prin...

Retreat of Georges II.--Desolating March of the Tartars.--Capture of Vladimir.--Fall of Moscow.--Utter Defeat of Georges.--Conflict at Torjek.--March of the Tartars Toward the S...

Lineage of Peter III.--Chosen by Elizabeth as Her Successor.--The Bride Chosen for Peter.--Her Lineage.--The Courtship.--The Marriage.--Autobiography of Catharine.--Anecdotes of...

Energetic Reign of Catharine.--Her Sudden Death.--Brief Reign of Peter II.--Difficulties of Hereditary Succession.--A Republic Contemplated.--Anne, Daughter of Ivan.--The Infant...

Peter III. at Oranienbaum.--Catharine at Peterhof.--The Successful Accomplishment of the Conspiracy.--Terror of Peter.--His Vacillating and Feeble Character.--Flight to Cronstad...

Statue of Peter the Great.--Alliance between Austria and Russia.--Independence of the Crimea.--The Khan of the Crimea.--Vast Preparations for War.--National Jealousies.--Toleran...

Peace with Turkey.--Court of Catharine II.--Her Personal Appearance and Habits.--Conspiracy and Rebellion.--Defeat of the Rebels.--Magnanimity of Catharine II.--Ambition of the...

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The Title of Tzar.--Marriage of Ivan IV.--Virtues of His Bride.--Depraved Character of the Young Emperor.--Terrible Conflagrations.--Insurrections.--The Rebuke.--Wonderful Chang...

Character of Vsevolod.--Succession of Sviatopolk.--His Discomfiture.--Deplorable Condition of Russia.--Death of Sviatopolk.--His Character.--Accession of Monomaque.--Curious Fes...

Young Russians Sent to Foreign Countries.--The Tzar Decides Upon a Tour of Observation.--His Plan of Travel.--Anecdote.--Peter's Mode of Life in Holland.--Characteristic Anecdot...

Peter takes Lake Lagoda and the Neva.--Foundation of St. Petersburg.--Conquest of Livonia.--Marienburg Taken by Storm.--The Empress Catharine.--Extraordinary Efforts in Building...

Primeval Russia.--Explorations of the Greeks.--Scythian Invasion.--Character of the Scythians.--Sarmatia.--Assaults Upon the Roman Empire.--Irruption of the Alains.--Conquests o...

Accession of Georges.--Famine.--Battle of Lipetsk.--Defeat of Georges.--His Surrender.--Constantin Seizes the Scepter.--Exploits of Mstislaf.--Imbecility of Constantin.--Death o...

Terror of the Horde in Tauride.--War with Gustavus Vasa of Sweden.--Political Punctilios.--The Kingdom of Livonia Annexed to Sweden.--Death of Anastasia.--Conspiracy Against Iva...

Flight of Vladimir.--His Stolen Bride.--The March Upon Kief.--Debauchery of Vladimir.--Zealous Paganism.--Introduction of Christianity.--Baptism in the Dnieper.--Entire Change i...

The Tzar's Second Visit to Holland.--Reception in France.--Description of Catharine.--Domestic Grief.--Conduct of Alexis.--Letters from His Father.--Flight To Germany.--Thence t...

Retreat of Georges II.--Desolating March of the Tartars.--Capture of Vladimir.--Fall of Moscow.--Utter Defeat of Georges.--Conflict of Torjek.--March of the Tartars Toward the S...

Alliance With Hungary.--A Traveler From Germany.--Treaty Between Russia and Germany.--Embassage to Turkey.--Court Etiquette.--Death of the Princess Sophia.--Death of Ivan.--Adva...

Siege of Kezan.--Artifices of War.--The Explosion of Mines.--The Final Assault.--Complete Subjugation of Kezan.--Gratitude and Liberality of the Tzar.--Return To Moscow.--Joy of...

Centralization of Power At Kief.--Death of Rostislaf.--His Religious Character.--Mstislaf Ysiaslavitch Ascends the Throne.--Proclamation of the King.--Its Effect.--Plans of Andr...

Recovery of Dmitri.--New Tartar invasion.--The Assault and Capture of Moscow.--New Subjugation of the Russians.--Lithuania Embraces Christianity.--Escape of Vassali From the Hor...

Conquests by Poland.--Sweden in Alliance with Russia.--Grandeur of Poland.--Ladislaus Elected King of Russia.--Commotions and insurrections.--Rejection of Ladislaus and Election...

Accession of Paul I. to the Throne.--Influence of Hereditary Transmission of Power.--Extravagance of Paul.--His Despotism.--The Horse Court Martialed.--Progress of the French Re...

Expedition to Constantinople.--Treaty with the Emperor.--Last Days of Oleg.--His Death.--Igor Assumes the Scepter.--His Expedition to the Don.--Descent Upon Constantinople.--His...

Peace with Turkey.--Court of Catharine II.--Her Personal Appearance and Habits.--Conspiracy and Rebellion.--Defeat of the Rebels.--Magnanimity of Catharine II.--Ambition of the...

Defeat of Georges and the Tartars.--Indignation of the Khan.--Michel Summoned To the Horde.--His Trial and Execution.--Assassination of Georges.--Execution of Dmitri.--Repulse a...

Energetic Reign of Catharine.--Her Sudden Death.--Brief Reign of Peter II.--Difficulties of Hereditary Succession.--A Republic Contemplated.--Anne, Daughter of Ivan.--The Infant...

Energy of Catharine's Administration.--Titles of Honor Decreed to Her.--Code of Laws Instituted.--The Assassination of the Empress Attempted.--Encouragement of Learned Men.--Cat...

Administration of Feodor.--Death of Feodor.--Incapacity of Ivan.--Succession of Peter.--Usurpation of Sophia.--Insurrection of the Strelitzes.--Massacre in Moscow.--Success of t...

Peter III. at Oranienbaum.--Catharine at Peterhof.--The Successful Accomplishment of the Conspiracy.--Terror of Peter.--His Vacillating and Feeble Character.--Flight to Cronstad...

Ivan III.--His Precocity and Rising Power.--The Three Great Hordes.--Russian Expedition Against Kezan.--Defeat of the Tartars.--Capture of Constantinople By the Turks.--The Prin...

The Field of Eylau.--Letter to the King of Prussia.--Renewal of the War--Discomfiture of the Allies.--Battle of Friedland.--The Raft at Tilsit.--Intimacy of the Emperors.--Alexa...

Lineage of Peter III.--Chosen by Elizabeth as her Successor.--The Bride Chosen for Peter.--Her Lineage.--The Courtship.--The Marriage.--Autobiography of Catharine.--Anecdotes of...

Abdication of Constantine.--Accession of Nicholas.--Insurrection Quelled.--Nicholas and the Conspirator.--Anecdote.--The Palace of Peterhof.--The Winter Palace.--Presentation at...

Statue of Peter the Great.--Alliance Between Austria and Russia.--Independence of the Crimea--The Khan of the Crimea.--Vast Preparations for War.--National Jealousies.--Tolerant...

Assassination of Paul I.--Implication of Alexander in the Conspiracy.--Anecdotes.--Accession of Alexander.--The French Revolution.--Alexander Joins Allies Against France.--State...

Vassili At the Chase.--Attention To Distinguished Foreigners.--The Autocracy.--Splendor of the Edifices.--Slavery.--Aristocracy.--Infancy of Ivan IV.--Regency of Hélène.--Conspi...

Anguish and Death of Ivan IV.--His Character.--Feodor and Dmitri.--Usurpation of Boris Gudenow.--The Polish Election.--Conquest of Siberia.--Assassination of Dmitri.--Death of F...