Why did Tsar Nicholas II Abdicate in 1917?
… found in between the extremes can be traced out. The essay is structured into three chapters; the first focuses on the role of the Duma with emphasis on its president, Rodzianko; its members, Guchkov and Shulgin, and the parties of which it was comprised. The second chapter considers the Army and World War I, stressing how domestic and foreign affairs were affected. The final chapter considers the figures surrounding the Tsar and the factors, which affected his popularity. The abdication was caused by a complex of reasons and only after analyzing and evaluating each participant and every aspect could this intricate web, leading to the event, be understood. Word Count – 271 Table of Contents Chapter Page Introduction 4 The Duma’s Role in Nicholas II’s Abdication 4-8 World War I and the Army Elite’s Effect on the Situation 8-9 Contributing Factors to Nicholas II’s Decrease in Popularity 9-12 Conclusion 12-13 Bibliography 14 Appendix 15-17 Introduction In 1917 Tsar Nicholas II abdicat
