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Kremlin
Definition by Liana Miate

Kremlin

The Kremlin is a fortified complex located in the centre of Moscow, Russia, which is made up of towers, high walls, palaces, and cathedrals. Construction of the Kremlin began as early as the 12th century. As one of Russia's most famous landmarks...
Map of the Russian Revolution of 1905
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Map of the Russian Revolution of 1905

This map illustrates the Russian Revolution of 1905, a wave of political and social unrest across the Russian Empire following defeat in the Russo-Japanese War (1904-5). The revolution was sparked by Bloody Sunday on 22 January 1905, when...
The Murder of the Romanov Family
Article by Mark Cartwright

The Murder of the Romanov Family

The brutal murder of the entire Romanov family was the culmination of deep discontent across the Russian Empire with the persistently autocratic rule of Tsar Nicholas II (reign 1894-1917). Following the disaster of the First World War (1914-18...
The Stolypin Reforms
Article by Mark Cartwright

The Stolypin Reforms - Tsar Nicholas II's Attempt to Stave off Revolution

Pyotr Stolypin (1862-1911) was a Russian politician who served as prime minister to Tsar Nicholas II (reign 1894-1917). Stolypin ruthlessly quashed anti-Tsarist rebellions after the Russian Revolution of 1905 but was also responsible for...
Catherine the Great and the Russian Empire, c. 1796
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Catherine the Great and the Russian Empire, c. 1796

A map illustrating the state of the Russian Empire, c. 1796, during the reign of Ekaterina II Alekseyevna (born Princess Sophie of Anhalt-Zerbst), commonly known as Catherine the Great. Longest ruling Russian Empress (1762 – 1796), she continued...
English Civil War Dragoon Helmet
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English Civil War Dragoon Helmet

A dragoon helmet typical of the English Civil Wars (1642-51) period. From a Scottish Covenanter dragoon, such as would have fought at the Battle of Preston in 1648 during the Second English Civil War (Feb-Aug 1648). (Huntly House Museum...
Map of the United States on the Eve of Civil War, 1861
Image by Simeon Netchev

Map of the United States on the Eve of Civil War, 1861 - Free States, Slave States, and the Fracturing of the Union

This map illustrates the political landscape of the United States in 1861, just as the nation stood on the brink of civil war. It highlights the division between free and slave states, the status of U.S. territories, and the emerging Confederacy...
9 Key Battles of the English Civil Wars
Collection by Mark Cartwright

9 Key Battles of the English Civil Wars

There were over 600 battles and sieges in the English Civil Wars (1642-1651) between Parliament and the English monarchy. In this collection of resources, we examine nine of the most important military struggles that progressed the war, diverted...
Map of the Russian Empire on the Eve of WWI, 1914
Image by Simeon Netchev

Map of the Russian Empire on the Eve of WWI, 1914

This map illustrates the Russian Empire on the eve of World War I in 1914. Spanning from Eastern Europe to the Pacific Ocean, it was the largest contiguous empire in history. Built through centuries of conquest and colonization, Russia's...
Peter the Great
Definition by Liana Miate

Peter the Great

Peter I of Russia (Peter the Great) was the Tsar of Russia from 1682-1721 and Emperor of Russia from 1721-1725. During his long reign, Peter had absolute power and brought real change to Russia, including building its first navy, introducing...
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