HIST 1F95 Lecture Notes - Sergei Witte, Alexander Blok, House Of Romanov
Document Summary
Nicholas ii came to throne in 1894 upon the death of his father. However, the empire was still quite medieval and outdated. Largest nation with biggest army, under the rule of. Nicholas ii (r. 1894-1917). unsuited to be emperor of a failing empire. He was a man of simple pleasures; not particularly interested in the world around him. Most agree nicholas ii was an honest and decent man. He was faithful to his wife, and respected his family. Considered the russian empire to be a family heirloom and his goal was to pass the empire down to his son. Nicholas ii was very indecisive because he never wanted to upset anyone. His advisors began to decline in quality as his reign went on. His wife, empress alexandra fedorova was a german princess. She encouraged him to be a firm/strong ruler. Sergei witte was a political force who dominated the government at the beginning of nicholas ii"s rule.
