In The Irrationals, the first popular and comprehensive book on the subject, Julian Havil tells the story of irrational numbers and the mathematicians who have tackled their challenges, from antiquity to the twenty-first century.
Nicholas realized he was powerless. Tsar Nicholas II abdicated the throne on March 2, (according to the Russian Julian calendar; March 15 according to the western Gregorian calendar), in 1917. He signed an abdication document stepping down from the throne and nominating his brother Michael to succeed him.
Tsardom of Russia - Time of Troubles. 1  Ivan IV was succeeded by his son Feodor, who was mentally deficient. 2  In 1598 Feodor died without an heir, ending the Rurik Dynasty. 3  Subsequently, Russia entered a period of continuous chaos, known as The Time of Troubles (ÑÐ¼ÑÑÐ½Ð¾Ðµ Ð²ÑÐµÐ¼Ñ).