Orthodox monarchs

Peter Alexeyevich or as he is best known as, Peter the Great, is recognized from history as a very successful ruler who drastically changed Russia into a dominant power. Not only was Russia a large, almighty country with a strenuous character, Russia was from his reign on forth European. This transformation into a European Russian state was used to proclaim and emphasize the advancements, civility, and grandness Russia was and had become. Russia was no longer barbaric; it was a place of equivalence

When peter the great died was on February 8 or January 28 in Julian calendar the year 1725 in st.petersburg, russia at the age 53. How Peter died is that when he was at war in the sea he saw one of his ships sinking and jumped into the sea to help the men who were drowning. Later Peter got the flu after jumping into the cold water then developed Gangrene a disease when dead blood cells clogs your bladder. It wasn't long until peter died of the disease. How people knew that he died of Gangrene was

Catherine the Great Catherine the Great ruled from 1762-1796, until she died at age 67. Catherine the Great is the best absolute monarch of Russia because she controlled nobility, monarchy, military, religion, and taxes and government spending. Catherine managed to be an efficient, energetic empress, yet also a ruthless ruler during her time as queen. Catherine controlled the nobility by making sure they did not overpower her. She granted a charter to all nobles that included an exemption of taxes

Catherine the II also known as Catherine the Great was the longest serving female Russian monarch, serving her country from 1762-1796. She controlled over a revitalisation of Russian strength and Russian enlightenment. Known more for her affairs of the heart, she however expanded her country’s empire. Her accomplishments are often outshined by the legends and rumours about her disreputable personal life. Sophie von Anhalt-Zerbst was born in 1729, she was the daughter of a Prussian Prince, Christian

Absolute Monarchy vs Constitutional Monarchy The difference between absolute monarchy and constitutional monarchy is that in the absolute monarchy, the monarch holds the supreme or absolute powers, whereas in the constitutional monarchy, the head of state is a hereditary or elected monarch. The law within a constitutional monarchy might be different from the law within an absolute monarchy. Differences between absolute and constitutional monarchies emerged during the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries

Catherine the Great Catherine the Great was known to be a russian empress who ruled the longer than any other women during her time. She was born May 2nd 1729 in Szczecin, Poland .Catherine reigned from July 9th 1762 until November 17th 1796 when she died. She died in Tsarskoye Selo, which is now Pushkin Russia. One of the most shocking facts about “Catherine the Great” is that her name isn't even Catherine. Her birth name is Sophie Friederike Auguste. Catherine the Great started out as a minor German

power could be just as important as power itself. If courtiers participated in the various performances of the court, they had the potential to gain significant amounts of influence and prestige. These types of courtly performances were shared by monarchs, courtiers and lesser figures albeit in sometimes very distinct manners. This performance of the court consisted of various different aspects, including: associating with influential individuals, royal ceremonies, courtliness, and bodily performance

In James’s “The Real Thing,” the plot is centered on an unnamed artist and his interactions with two sets of models: the Monarchs (members of genteel society), and Miss Churm and Oronte (members of the working class). The ironically named Monarchs are a couple who appear as though they have “ten thousand a year” but whose lives diverge dramatically from the literal

     The monarch butterfly, as known as Danaus plexippus, is often called the milkweed butterfly because its larvae eat the milkweed plant. They are also sometimes called "royalty butterflies" because their family name comes from the daughter of Danaus, ruler of Argos. There are many other interesting facts about this butterfly including its anatomy and life cycle, where the butterfly lies on the food chain, the migration from Canada to Mexico, why the butterfly

The 2010 critically acclaimed film “The Kings Speech” aimed to showcase the struggles of King George VI as he dealt with his stammer and becoming King. The tale follows the King along with his therapist Lionel Logue, as they try and find the best way to cope with the issue before the Kings first wartime radio broadcast. Although this movie is just a film adaptation of a true story, it is still able to show the viewer a lot about British Culture during the 1920’s, which has even carried into the modern