Sujet
Alexander III., the new Emperor of Russia, 1881. Creator: Unknown.
Légende
Alexander III., the new Emperor of Russia, 1881. Engraving from a photograph by Maull and Fox. 'It is arranged that the coronation of Alexander III. shall take place in Moscow, at the end of six months, which have been fixed for close mourning for the late Emperor..."The foreign policy of the Emperor will he entirely pacific. Russia will remain faithful to her friends; she will unchangeably preserve the sentiments consecrated by tradition, and will at the same time reciprocate the friendliness of all States by a similar attitude, while maintaining the position to which she is entitled among the Powers and assuring the maintenance of the political equilibrium. In accordance with her interests, Russia will not deviate from her mission in common with other Governments to protect the general peace based upon respect for right and treaties. Above all, Russia has to care for herself, and only the duty of protecting her honour and security may divert her attention from the work of internal development. Our august Monarch will endeavour to strengthen the power and advance the welfare of Russia, and secure her prosperity without detriment to others. These are the principles by which the policy of the Emperor will invariably be guided".' From "Illustrated London News", 1881.
Crédit
Photo12/Heritage Images/The Print Collector
Notre référence
HRM25A42_143
Model release
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Licence
Droits gérés
Format disponible
53,6Mo (3,2Mo) / 34,1cm x 39,4cm / 4027 x 4649 (300dpi)