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Paul's Delayed Ascension
- Czar Paul felt his ascension was overdue, believing he should have ruled 20 years prior.
- His mother, Catherine the Great, stalled his inheritance, disliking him and loving power.
Paul's Foreign Policy Shift
- Paul reversed Catherine's expansionist policies, halting southern campaigns.
- He became invested in Western affairs, particularly Bonaparte's Egyptian expedition.
Paul's Downfall
- Paul's medieval chivalry and Prussian military methods alienated many.
- This, coupled with his pro-French stance, led to his assassination in 1801.