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The Empire of Russia

CHAPTER IV
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Vsevolod entered the city in triumph and established himself firmly in power.
There is nothing of interest to be recorded during his reign of seven years, save that Russia was swept by incessant billows of flame and blood.

The princes of the provinces were ever rising against his authority.

Combinations were formed to dethrone the king, and the king formed combinations to crush his enemies.

The Hungarians, the Swedes, the Danes, the Poles, all made war against this energetic prince; but with an iron hand he smote them down.

Toil and care soon exhausted his frame, and he was prostrate on his dying bed.


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