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Alexander II and the Modernization of Russia
Alexander II and the Modernization of Russia Author:W.E. Mosse The weakness of a well-intentioned Tsar provide the basis for an engrossing character study as well as a key to the failure of his attempts to bring about peaceful political evolution in Russia. Alexander II is credited with "modernizing" Russia- he liberated the millions of serfs and inaugurated sweeping internal reforms. But his personal fai... more »lings, combined with the social and political ferment from his relaxation of absolute rule, led to his assination; its aftermath set Russia squarely on the road to revolution.« less