The Great Reformer great_reformer.1
The most crucial of … …'s reforms have been passed. The liberal bureaucrats celebrate them as paving the way for modernity in ….
"In the most remote towns, where until now all of the vital interests have consisted of cards, vodka, bribes, and gossip, public libraries, magazines, and newspapers have appeared. Intellectual life has been awakened and revived everywhere."
The Accession of Alexander II russia_monarchy.1
With the end of Nicholas I's reign, … has ascended to the … throne as Alexander II, Tsar of all the Russias. … reign is hoped by many liberal bureaucrats to hail a new era of reform.
"In the face of God invisibly co-present with us, we accept the sacred vow to always have the welfare of our Fatherland as one goal. Yes, guided, patronized by the Providence that called us to this great service, let us establish Russia at the highest level of power and glory, may the constant desires and views of our august predecessors, blessed and unforgettable, be fulfilled through us."
A Bout of Weakness russia_monarchy.2
Whilst on holiday, … … has been struck by a bout of rapidly worsening health. Doctors fear for the life of the rapidly weakening ….
He had been beset by illness whilst traveling amidst the shore of the Mediterranean, betrayed by the salt winds which had been praised for their medicinal nature. He lay wrapped in blankets, shivering despite the sweat that dripped from his brow and soaked the pillow beneath him. The nurse standing by the bed could hear his words, squeezed through convulsing lips, but could make no sense of them at all.
The Accession of Nicholas II russia_monarchy.3
The former Tsesarevich … has ascended to the … throne as Nicholas II. The new Tsar's former tutors have praised … erudite outlook, which promises a liberal and enlightened reign.
"Lord God of our fathers, and King of Kings, who created all things by Thy word, may there be with us the wisdom which belongs to Thy throne; send it from Thy Holy Heaven, that we may know what is well-pleasing in Thy sight, and what is right according to Thy commandment."
The Accession of Alexander III russia_monarchy.4
Tsesarevich by virtue of the tragic death of his elder brother, … has ascended to the … throne as Alexander III. … reign is expected to mark an age of fierce patriotism and anti-revolutionary conservatism.
"Amidst our great sorrow, the voice of God commands us to stand up cheerfully for the work of the Government in the hope of Divine Providence, with faith in the strength and truth of our power, which we are called to affirm and protect for the good of the people from any enroachments on it."
The Accession of Nicholas II russia_monarchy.5
… has succeeded his father as the Tsar of …. The reign of the newly enthroned Nicholas II is anticipated to bring both economic modernization, political centralization, and reinforcement of the power of the monarchy.
"Let everyone know that, devoting all my strength to the good of the people, we will protect the foundation of our rule as firmly and unswervingly as our unforgettable, late parent guarded it. May the merciful Lord God help us in our task, may he strengthen us, and may he bless us for a long and fruitful life."
The Birth of Alexei russia_monarchy.6
The wife of … … has birthed a son at last. The newborn … will be raised as the new … of ….
"The baby lay on a pillow of cloth of gold, slung to the Princess's shoulders by a broad gold band. He was covered with the heavy cloth-of-gold mantle, lined with ermine, worn by the heir to the crown. He wept loudly, as might any ordinary baby, when old Father Yanishev dipped him in the font."
The Illness of … russia_monarchy.7
The difficulties facing the … nation have weighed heavily on … …. … has fallen severely ill of pneumonia, and is refusing treatment.
"He will not hear our objections. He has traveled to survey his soldiers, through more and more severe frost. He has fallen ill the first and second times, and yet refuses to rest. He can be found in his study, or on the field." The doctor's eyes flicked to the side, untrusting of the confidence of the hallway. "This- this is worse than death - I fear that this is suicide!"
A Terminal Ride russia_monarchy.8
… …, known for his sickly constitution, has disappeared into the countryside astride his motor-cycle. The household staff fear for his health.
The sound of the engine grew fainter and fainter as the bike summitted one of the rolling hills, and vanished behind it. Into the green abyss disappeared the …, racing to escape the slow, warm trickles of pain in his chest.
The Accession of Alexei II russia_monarchy.9
With the end of Nicholas II's reign, his first and only son, … has ascended to the … throne as Alexei II. The young and militant Tsar has declared his intention to expand the long rolls of … military glory.
"Lord God of our fathers, may our heart be in Thy hand, to accomplish all that is to the profit of the people committed to our charge and to Thy glory, that so in the day of Thy judgment we may give Thee account of my stewardship without blame."
The Accession of Michael II russia_monarchy.10
The end of Nicholas II's reign has brought … to succeed his elder brother as Tsar of …. The reserved Michael II's reign is anticipated to herald cautious constitutional reform and responsible governance.
"Inspired, in common with the whole people, by the belief that the welfare of our country be set above everything else, we call upon the Russian people the blessing of God, and accept the sacred vow to protect our Fatherland through the power invested in us."
The Accession of George I russia_monarchy.11
With the end of Nicholas II's reign, … has ascended to the throne of …. Despite his perpetually ill health, the newly enthroned George I has seen fit to firmly advocate for scientific advancement and modernist reform.
"Lord God, who created all things by Thy word, and by Thy wisdom has made man, that he should walk uprightly and rule righteously over Thy world; Thou hast chosen us as Tsar and judge over Thy people. We acknowledge Thy unsearchable purpose towards us, and bow in thankfulness before Thy Majesty."
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