History A-Level

Imperial Ambition

What Imperial Ambition means in History A-Level, as defined for AQA.

Definition of Imperial Ambition

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Russia's aims included establishing the empire as a dominant European force through expanded frontiers.

AQA · 1E Russia in the Age of Absolutism and Enlightenment, 1682–1796 (A-level only) – consequence in this period through the following key questions: (study guide)

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1E Russia in the Age of Absolutism and Enlightenment, 1682–1796 (A-level only) – consequence in this period through the following key questions: (AQA A-Level)

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