Alexander III, Tsar of Russia 1881-1889: John Etty assesses the historical significance of one of the lesser known Tsars.(PROFILES IN POWER)(Biography)

From: History Review | Date: March 1, 2008| Author: | Copyright information

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The reign of Alexander III will always be compared either with that of his 'liberating' father, Alexander II, or of his ill-fated son, Nicholas II. While it is easy to see Alexander III as the repressive antithesis of his father, or the strong autocrat his son wished he could be, it is important to assess Alexander III's significance in his own right.

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Alexander III of Russia was born on 26th February 1845. Clumsy and gruff as a child, he grew up to be a man of great physical strength. Everything about him suggested ...

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