Franco-Russian Alliance
At a glance:
- Series: Chronology of European History
- Categories: Government and Politics, Diplomacy, International Relations, Foreign Affairs, Military History
- Subcategories: Treaties, Agreements, Negotiations
- Curriculum: 19th Century European History, French History, Russian/Former Soviet States History
- Geographical Location: Russia, Paris
- Date: December 27, 1893-January 4, 1894
Article abstract: The Franco-Russian Alliance is formed to offset the power of the Triple Alliance, thereby dividing Europe into two increasingly hostile diplomatic and military camps.
Summary of Event
The Franco-Russian Alliance concluded in 1894 represented the climax of the growing rapprochement between the two nations and also demonstrated the declining relationships each had experienced with Germany and Great Britain since 1885.
Both France and Russia feared the preeminence of Germany in Europe, based on the Triple Alliance among Germany,...
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