Medieval and modern times : an introduction to the history of western Europe form the dissolution of the Roman empire to the present time . s of the world opened to the horrorsof the situation by conspicuous acts of violent retribution. Sosome of the reformers became terrorists, not because they weredepraved men or loved bloodshed, but because they were con-vinced that there was no other way to save their beloved landfrom the fearful oppression under which it groaned. The government fought terrorism with terrorism. In 1879sixteen suspected revolutionists were hanged and scores sentto the dunge
Medieval and modern times : an introduction to the history of western Europe form the dissolution of the Roman empire to the present time . s of the world opened to the horrorsof the situation by conspicuous acts of violent retribution. Sosome of the reformers became terrorists, not because they weredepraved men or loved bloodshed, but because they were con-vinced that there was no other way to save their beloved landfrom the fearful oppression under which it groaned. The government fought terrorism with terrorism. In 1879sixteen suspected revolutionists were hanged and scores sentto the dungeons of St. Petersburg or the mines of Siberia. Russian Empire in the Nineteenth Century 681 The terrorists, on their part, retaliated by attaclis on the Tsar Assassinationand his government; and Alexander II finally yielded, conced- derii^siing a constitution for Russia. It was too late, however. Onthe afternoon that he gave his assent, he was assassinated ashe was driving to his palace (March, 1881). The reign of Alexander II had not been entirely given up The Balkanto internal reforms and repression, however. In 1877 Russia 1878 ^~. Fig. 176. Alexander 11 was again at war with Turkey, aiding the south Slavs —Serbians, Montenegrins, and Bulgarians in their attempt tothrow off the Turkish yoke. Successful in arms, Russia was,however, obliged to relinquish most of her gains and those ofher allies by a congress of the European powers held at Berlinin 1878. But this is all described-in the next chapter. The reign of Alexander III (1881-1894), son and successor Aiexanderiiiof Alexander II, was a period of quiet, during which little 1 See below, p. 695. 682 Medieval and Modern Times Belief of thereactionariesthat Russiamust be leapt frozen The Indus-trial Revolu-tion overtakesRussia Rapid growthof Russianindustries,1887-1897 Railwayconstructionin Russia The Trans-Siberianrailroad progress seemed to be made. The terrorists realized that noth-ing was to be gained by further acts of
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