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Notes de l'éditeur
Tatars were Turks who also were invading Russia, and then acted as an administrator for the Mongols
Or were the Mongols defeated? Ivan wanted Byzantine legacy for himself Called himself Tsar/Czar from Caesar Rebuilt the Kremlin with Italian architects Czar in charge of church - selected by God
Eliminated the “Terem” - the isolation of women Encouraged men and women to interact Taxed men who did not cut their beards Set up elementary schools in cities, 10 years later open universities
Eliminated the “Terem” - the isolation of women Encouraged men and women to interact Taxed men who did not cut their beards Set up elementary schools in cities, 10 years later open universities
Read Enlightenment thinkers works Communicated with Denis Diderot Passed “reforms” to lessen punishments on serfs Abolished death penalty Encouraged