Essays Tagged: "Autocracy"

Steps Leading Towards the Russian Revolution

The quotation, ''I shall maintain the principle of autocracy just as firmly and unflinchingly as it was preserved by my unforgettable dead father.' (Ni ... her monarch in Europe claimed such large powers or stood so high above his subjects as Nicholas II. Autocracy was traditionally impatient and short-tempered. He wielded his power through his bureaucra ... the moderates, who had no heart for violence, with a government which promised to end the abuses of autocracy. This formed the political party called Octobrist, which lead the Duma.Peter Stolypin was ...

(8 pages) 137 0 2.6 Dec/1996

Subjects: History Term Papers > European History

The events leading up to the Russian Revolution.

Steps Towards the Russian RevolutionThe quotation, "'I shall maintain the principle of autocracy just as firmly and unflinchingly as it was preserved by my unforgettable dead father.' (Ni ... her monarch in Europe claimed such large powers or stood so high above his subjects as Nicholas II. Autocracy was traditionally impatient and short-tempered. He wielded his power through his bureaucra ... the moderates, who had no heart for violence, with a government which promised to end the abuses of autocracy. This formed the political party called Octobrist, which lead the Duma.Peter Stolypin was ...

(8 pages) 105 0 3.8 Nov/2002

Subjects: History Term Papers > European History

In what ways does John of Gaunt's speech from Act 2 scene 1 develop your understanding of both his character and his place in the play's consideration of "England and "Englishness"?

The monologue of John of Gaunt delves into the perilous nature of unfettered autocracy. Gaunt proclaims that King Richard should relinquish his crown because he has figuratively ...

(4 pages) 31 0 4.8 Nov/2002

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > European Literature > Authors > Shakespeare

Comparing governments, communism, marxism, ect.

existing governing systems must be scrutinized.The initial form of government to be analyzed is an autocracy. There exists a single sovereign, one who takes complete authority over an entire nation. ...

(2 pages) 76 0 3.5 Mar/2003

Subjects: Social Science Essays > Political Science > Political Theory

Marxist Theory Econmics

Hegelians, which contributed ideas towards the movement against organized religion and the Prussian Autocracy. Karl Marx was educated at the universities of Bonn, Berlin, and Jena in Germany. Here he ...

(8 pages) 142 0 3.5 Apr/2003

Subjects: Social Science Essays > Economics

How the Russian Revolution affected Russia.

o the entire Europe. The most important thing of Russia Revolution was the changing the regime from autocracy to the communism. The revolution also was a key point to the WWI because it pulled the Rus ...

(2 pages) 47 0 3.0 May/2003

Subjects: History Term Papers > World History > World War I

"Russia in 1894 was a country with many problems" - Discuss this view of Russia

eir advice. From 1881, people were not allowed to express their political views or oppose the Tsar. Autocracy had several strengths, such as things could get done very quickly, and there was an awaren ... ted to his role. The Tsar could do as he pleased, and the people had to live with the consequences. Autocracy worked very well when there was a good Tsar. However, when there was a bad Tsar, this syst ...

(4 pages) 60 0 4.3 May/2003

Subjects: History Term Papers > European History

Class notes on Absolutism in France and England.

Absolutism:autocracy, or rule by a single person. This person was not to be questioned or disobeyed; this becam ...

(3 pages) 75 1 4.3 Oct/2003

Subjects: History Term Papers > European History

Napoleon Bonaparte. It was written to awnser a question for my grade 12 history class, "Was Napoleon a child of the Revolution?" My teacher was very impressed with my essay.

ional Convention against the mob.Napoleon was called the child of the revolution. His egoistic autocracy curbed the spirit of Revolution. He used to say: "The crown of France was lying on the gro ...

(3 pages) 94 3 4.3 Nov/2003

Subjects: History Term Papers > European History

Were the founding fathers elitists?

powers among different areas of government to form a strong central government without becoming an autocracy. They also had many differences in opinion and different theories on how things ought to b ...

(2 pages) 29 0 4.0 Dec/2003

Subjects: History Term Papers > North American History

Explain why the combination of circumstances surrounding the 1917 October Revolution presented the Bolsheviks with an unique opportunity to seize power.

w Russia should be governed as a democratic state. This abrupt change of leadership, after years of autocracy was a difficult task for anyone, but the added pressures of the war as well as rapid socia ...

(6 pages) 67 0 3.0 Dec/2003

Subjects: History Term Papers > World History

Topic: Change Management Question: The concept of empowerment has generated much debate over recent years. What is your opinion?

killed workforce characterize this new environment. In this environment managers have realized that autocracy is no longer feasible and are giving decision making responsibility and authority, empower ...

(3 pages) 156 1 3.3 Feb/2004

Subjects: Businesss Research Papers > Management

What caused the Romanov Dynasty to fall? Explain the fall and decline of the Romanov Dynasty.

stors promoted its industrialization. Russia was ranked among the world's greatest powers under the autocracy of the Romanovs.Although well intentioned, Nicholas was a weak ruler, out of touch with hi ... the October manifesto of 1905. Instead, Nicholas II wishes to regain his power and to reassert his autocracy. The October manifesto was a "con" trick by Nicholas to get the Russian people to call off ...

(7 pages) 104 1 4.3 Feb/2004

Subjects: History Term Papers > European History

To what extent do you agree with Trotsky´s acessment of the 1905 Revolution?

khrana) pursued people who opposed the tsarist regime, the Russian people were being crushed by the autocracy of the Tsar.In cities and industrial centres soldiers equipped with live ammunition kept o ...

(8 pages) 43 0 5.0 Mar/2004

Subjects: History Term Papers > European History

Why Was the Tsar's Government Overthrown in March 1917?

Tsar Nicholas ii had absolute power and believed in autocracy. Many groups had tried to persuade or force him to share power. Most Russians lived in pov ... the conclusion that I think that the main reason for the Tsarist government being overthrown is the autocracy and the Tsar Wanting no help in his rule was a selfish thing because when he needed help m ...

(2 pages) 25 0 3.0 Mar/2004

Subjects: History Term Papers > World History

Why did the Tsar of russia abdicate following the revolution of 1917 but not following the revolution of 1905

ion, these demonstrations were an attempt to make the Tsar transform the Russian government from an autocracy into a constitutional monarchy. Many people had demonstrated before this but never on this ...

(3 pages) 34 0 0.0 May/2004

Subjects: History Term Papers

Speech about the Romanov Dynasty

of Nicholas II. Alexander II's son, Alexander III, who took over after his father died, believed in autocracy and opposed liberal reforms. He also persecuted Jews and other minorities.Alexander III's ...

(3 pages) 29 0 4.0 May/2004

Subjects: History Term Papers > European History

Revolutions of Russia in 1917

Russian people in particularly the peasants and the workers would later become the downfall of his autocracy.Russia had been experiencing a number of problems in the years leading up to World War I w ... d this change and included the fact that Nicholas failed to respond to pressures for him to give up autocracy and allow for leadership to include a parliament. Nicholas received support from his advis ...

(3 pages) 48 2 4.2 Jun/2004

Subjects: History Term Papers

Lucius Cornelius Sulla

s enemy gained him the dictatorship. Sulla was the first manto use the army to establish a personal autocracy at Rome. He used his power to re-establishthe supremacy of Senate in the Roman state and t ...

(2 pages) 34 0 4.3 Jun/2004

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > Biographies

Tsar Nicholas and Alexandra

nd children.Alexandra was a tough and strong woman, from the beginning wanted to preserve Nicholas' autocracy. She was deeply religious and conservative in her views of politics and public life in gen ...

(1 pages) 24 0 3.0 Jul/2004

Subjects: History Term Papers > European History