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73. Ivan the Terrible and the Founding of Russia

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The Rise of Ivan the Terrible: Early Years and Intrigue

This chapter delves into the early years of Ivan the Terrible, who becomes the grand prince of Muscovy at just three years old. It examines the impact of his mother’s regency and the paradoxical nature of his character as a young ruler marked by both promise and peril.

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