Analysis Of The Russian Czars-Absolute Monarchs

Cathrine II is the most renowned and longest ruling female monarch of Russia. She began her rule in 1762 when her husband, Emperor Peter III, was overthrown. She ruled until her death in 1796. Cathrine made various new cities and towns, along with reforming the administration of Russia guberniyas, a major administrative subdivision of the Russian Empire. She also believed in the policies of Westernization, causing her to modernize Russia.

Its was expected of him since his grandfather Ivan III made the Grand Duchy of Moscow into a dominant Russian state and was affecting the ruler of Russia. Ivan IV ruled from 1547-1584 when his mental capabilities stated to decline and affect his reign. Since his chosen heir dyed, Simeon Bekbulatovich was commander of main regiment of the Livonian war and appointed grand prince of all Russia. Later

The Romanovs were the rulers of the Russian Empire from 1613 until the end of Nicholas II’s reign, in July, 1918. Russia was unstable and the 304 years of the Romanov Dynasty ended in the grips of a civil war, The conflict between the revolutionary Bolshevik government and the Anti-Bolshevik forces became their undoing. In August 1917 the new Russian Government feared

Peter the Great ruled Russia for many years as both Tsar and Emperor. He was known for his intense and crafty leadership where his political and social changes led to the modernization of Russia. At times Peter was a cruel leader and ordered executions of many followers and would execute men with his own bare hands. During his time in power Peter was considered “Peter the Great” by many followers. He was no doubt a great leader and ruler in Russia and wanted his supporters to earn a good education.

Peter the Great VS. Emperor Qianlong Looking back through the history of modern world cultures two figures stand out as being both influential and prosperous. These two important traits are just a few of the many characteristics leading myself to choose these historical figures. The figures are Russian Tsar Peter the Great and Emperor Qianlong of China.

His first reign lasted only two months. Then, he reigned from 1456-1462. This is when he started his torturing and earned his name as “Vlad the Impaler”. During his reign, Vlad built at castle by the Arges River, where most of his victims died. There was not much written in history about Vlad III.

Charles II was a constitutional monarchy of England in 1661. Charles was only about 12 years of age when the Civil War began; surprisingly two years afterwards he was given the honor to be appointed as the nominal commander-in-chief in western England. A civil war burst violently between Parliament and Charles I, for his presumptuous claim of divine right to rule. However due to the unexpected parliamentary victory, prince Charles II was immediately forced into exile.

This envy and vindictiveness for what the people around him have leads him to acquire more materialistic items that do not necessarily bring him happiness. His life flows pleasantly this way until he reaches a threat that takes away his control. In order for a person to be content at the end of their life is “ if we are in control of our careers, mates, children, and bodies, [then] we can live a predictable and powerful life” (Sansom 419). As Ivan loses control of his environment, the thought of death and losing his possessions makes him scared of death. His life amounts to nothing more than chaos, where “the assumed defense against chaos is more control of relationships, job, environment, emotions, and future” (Sansom 419).

Lisa Cahill says, “A good death is the responsibility for all of us, a good for which we depend on others”. Nobody depends on Ivan and Ivan didn’t depend on anyone. Ivan’s wife blamed everything on him during his illness and he had one friend who truly cared for him. His brother checked up on Ivan but was talking more to his wife instead. Besides Ivan not having loving people around him, he wasn’t faithful at all.

The Russians Fight Back Three outcome and causes of the Russian revolution were the large amount of peasant population, Russia joined the war when they knew that they couldn’t even pull their own weight, and communism took over Russia. The tsar joined the war thinking that he would gain nationalism and patriotism from the peasants.(doc.1).He thought that all the people would rush to sign up to fight for their country and support the tsar. The first months after joining the war were disastrous. The tsar had to steal from his people to give to the troops who had very little supplies.

He started the trend of “czars” in Russian government and declared himself the czar or Caesar. He was also referred to as the “gatherer of the Russian lands”. He realized that there was a problem with having 5 princes govern the same area and made strives to gain complete authority. He used several different methods to take control away from his brothers and the author says that despite his skilled efforts (diplomacy, force) luck was a vital component to his gaining the power. 2.

He took his already poverty induced and completely unprepared people to war against Japan. After the war Russia suffered a great deal of destruction and the people couldn’t continue to suffer the way they did for any longer. About 1000 protesters peacefully expressed their distress and were fired on when they approached the palace. Afterward the Czar created an elected “Duma” to represent the people but it had virtually no power and made almost no difference in the situations of the citizens. The supposed healer Rasputin became very influential in the palace because of his ability to heal the Czar’s son, further upsetting the people.

The Russians did not hate the Tsar at first as they blamed their troubles on the government, however an event called Bloody Sunday changed their minds. Citizens began to protest outside of Tsar’s palace where many were shot and killed by soldiers. This turned them against the man they once trusted. World War I also occurred during Tsar’s reign and ultimately killed many unskilled and unequipped Russian soldiers. This caused the citizens to dislike Tsar even

The Russian Revolution could have been halted or prevented if, in early times, Russia was given a czar with more experience

And then there is also Red Ivan: His story dates back to the 13th century, the Count of Güssing, Johann von Héder, who was notorious for his cruelty in the whole region. He is mostly known as the Red Ivan nowadays and can easily be recognized by his red vest, flame-red hair and beard. He mainly engages in scaring the people who live in the castle and the guests.