Les Origines de la Russie Moderne (Classic Reprint): La Crise Révolutionnaire 1584-1614 (Smoutnoié Vrémia): La Crise Révolutionnaire 1584-1614 (Smoutnoié Vrémia) (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

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This book focuses on a tumultuous period in Russian history, known as the Time of Troubles, which spanned the years 1584 -1614. The book explores the reign of Tsar Feodor Ivanovich, the last of the Rurik dynasty, who ascended to the throne as a simple-minded youth and was heavily influenced by his ambitious brother-in-law, Boris Godunov. During Feodor's reign, Russia faced external threats from Poland and Sweden, as well as internal divisions and social unrest, reflecting a deeper crisis in Russian society caused by the policies of Ivan the Terrible. The book examines the complex political and diplomatic maneuvers employed by Godunov to maintain control amid these challenges, and the growing tensions between the aristocracy and the emerging class of service gentry. The author analyzes the intricate interplay of power struggles, economic disparities, and cultural shifts that characterized this era. Through detailed accounts of key events and??, the book sheds light on the forces that shaped the Time of Troubles, ultimately leading to the downfall of the Rurik dynasty and the rise of the Romanovs. This book offers a valuable contribution to our understanding of a pivotal period in Russian history, providing insights into the processes of state-building, social transformation, and the interplay between domestic and international politics.

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