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Essay Archive - The History of the Soviet Union
The History of the Soviet Union
The Russian Empire, covering over one-sixth of the world, is governed
by the sovereignty of Czar Ivan the Terrible. The feudal system oppresses
every man, woman and child as the Czar releases "Tax Collectors" to
maintain support for the nobles in the land. Brigands and financial
extortionists persecute any lower class citizen who refuses to help
contribute to the Czar's regime.
1682-1725
Under Czar Peter I (Peter the Great), the Russian Empire begins to
flourish with traces of traditional social structure modifications ....
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