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Much of Vasili III's reign lies in relative obscurity. However, his none-too-inconsequential achievements tend to be overshadowed by the more conspicuous reigns of his father, Ivan III (the Great), and of his son, Ivan IV (the Terrible). It may thus be said Vasili III's reign can be characterized somewhere between these two adjectives. His accomplishments do not lie as great in aspects of unification (though it must be noted here that though generally...
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February 23rd, 1917 was one of the most important days of the twentieth century. On February 23rd-International Women's Day, and lasting through until February 27th-the city of Petrograd went on strike, rebelled against the Tsarist government and overthrew it. Support quickly came from the countryside. Tsarist Russia had fallen. It sparked a series of protests and agitations that culminated in the Bolshevik revolution of October. The process whereby...
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