Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 7, Slice 2 "Constantine Pavlovich" to "Convention" By: Various |
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The 11th edition of the Encyclopaedia Britannica continues to be a valuable resource for anyone seeking in-depth knowledge on a wide range of subjects. Volume 7, Slice 2 covers topics from Constantine Pavlovich to Convention with detailed entries written by various contributors.
The entry on Constantine Pavlovich provides a thorough examination of the life and reign of the Russian emperor, offering insights into the political and social dynamics of the time. The volume also delves into the concept of convention, exploring its significance in various contexts such as law, politics, and diplomacy.
Overall, this volume is a comprehensive and well-researched addition to the Encyclopaedia Britannica, providing readers with a wealth of information on important historical figures and ideas. Whether you are a student, researcher, or simply curious about the world, this edition is sure to enlighten and educate. (2) Some section headings were originally constructed as side notes. They were placed here at the head of their respective paragraphs, and moved to paragraph's start where given at paragraph's middle. See HTML version for the original headers placement. ENCYCLOPÆDIA BRITANNICA A DICTIONARY OF ARTS, SCIENCES, LITERATURE AND GENERAL INFORMATION ELEVENTH EDITION VOLUME VII slice II CONSTANTINE PAVLOVICH to CONVENTION CONSTANTINE PAVLOVICH (1779 1831), grand duke and cesarevich of Russia, was born at Tsarskoye Selo on the 27th of April 1779. Of the sons born to the unfortunate tsar Paul Petrovich and his wife Maria Feodorovna, née princess of Württemberg, none more closely resembled his father in bodily and mental characteristics than did the second, Constantine Pavlovich. The direction of the boy's upbringing was entirely in the hands of his grandmother, the empress Catherine II. As in the case of her eldest grandson (afterwards the emperor Alexander I.), she regulated every detail of his physical and mental education; but in accordance with her usual custom she left the carrying out of her views to the men who were in her confidence... Continue reading book >>
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