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CHAPTER V.. Mstislaf and André.

The Empire of Russia: From the Remotest Periods to the Present Time · John S. C. Abbott — chapter 5 of 64 · ~63 words · public domain

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MSTISLAF AND ANDRÉ.

From 1167 to 1212.

Centralization of Power At Kief.--Death of Rostislaf.--His Religious Character.--Mstislaf Ysiaslavitch Ascends the Throne.--Proclamation of the King.--Its Effect.--Plans of André.--Scenes At Kief.--Return and Death of Mstislaf.--War in Novgorod.--Peace Concluded Throughout Russia.--Insult of André and Its Consequences.--Greatness of Soul Displayed By André.--Assassination of André.--Renewal of Anarchy.--Emigration From Novgorod.--Reign of Michel.--Vsevolod III.--Evangelization of Bulgaria.--Death of Vsevolod III.--His Queen Maria.

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