alternatehistory.com

On march 15 1917 Emperor Nicholas II abdicated the throne in favor of his son, Alexei. However, after recieving advice from his doctors that the Tsesarevich would not live long apart from his parents, who would be forced into exile, he revised his decision and deferred the throne to his brother, Grand Duke Michael. Michael declined to accept the throne until the people were allowed to vote through a Constituent Assembly for the continuance of the monarchy or a republic. My question is what if Michael had accepted the throne and became Michael II? Supposedly many army units were cheering and swearing allegiance to the new Emperor so would Emperor Michael II be able to change the course of history and somehow save the Monarchy? Or would we see him removed in a few days, the only change being Michael II being considered the last Tsar, rather than Nicholas II?
Top