The Empire of Russia
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Feodor was crowned immediately after the death of his father, andproceeded at once to carry out the provisions of his will byliberating the prisoners, abolishing the taxes and restoringconfiscated estates. He also abolished the body guard of the tzar, which had become peculiarly obnoxious to the nation. These measuresrendered him, for a time, very popular. This popularity thwartedBielski in the plan of organizing the people and the nobles in aconspiracy against the young monarch, and the nobles... even became somuch alarmed by the proceedings of the haughty minister, who was soevidently aiming at the usurpation of the throne, that they besiegedhim in his castle. The fortress was strong, and the powerful feudallord, rallying his vassals around him, made a valiant and a protracteddefense. At length, finding that he would be compelled to surrender, he attempted to escape in disguise. Being taken a captive, he wasoffered his choice, death, or the renunciation of all politicalinfluence and departure into exile.
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To quickly assess the difficulty of the text, read a short excerpt:
Feodor was crowned immediately after the death of his father, andproceeded at once to carry out the provisions of his will byliberating the prisoners, abolishing the taxes and restoringconfiscated estates. He also abolished the body guard of the tzar, which had become peculiarly obnoxious to the nation. These measuresrendered him, for a time, very popular. This popularity thwartedBielski in the plan of organizing the people and the nobles in aconspiracy against the young monarch, and the nobles... even became somuch alarmed by the proceedings of the haughty minister, who was soevidently aiming at the usurpation of the throne, that they besiegedhim in his castle. The fortress was strong, and the powerful feudallord, rallying his vassals around him, made a valiant and a protracteddefense. At length, finding that he would be compelled to surrender, he attempted to escape in disguise. Being taken a captive, he wasoffered his choice, death, or the renunciation of all politicalinfluence and departure into exile.
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You can find similar books in the "Read Also" column, or choose other free books by Abbott John Stevens Cabot to read onlineMoreLess
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