The Empire of Russia: From the Remotest Periods to the Present Time
Chapter 5
MSTISLAF AND ANDRÉ.
From 1167 to 1212.
Centralization of Power At Kief.--Death of Rostislaf.--His Religious Character.--Mstislaf Ysiaslavitch Ascends the Throne.--Proclamation of the King.--Its Effect.--Plans of André.--Scenes At Kief.--Return and Death of Mstislaf.--War in Novgorod.--Peace Concluded Throughout Russia.--Insult of André and Its Consequences.--Greatness of Soul Displayed By André.--Assassination of André.--Renewal of Anarchy.--Emigration From Novgorod.--Reign of Michel.--Vsevolod III.--Evangelization of Bulgaria.--Death of Vsevolod III.--His Queen Maria.