What if Napoleon in 1812, during his invasion of Russia, issued a proclamation declaring the serfs free. The previous century had seen a serf uprising in Russia, could this be repeated to Napoleon's benefit?
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pugachev's_Rebellion
Thanks!
PS: I am formulating a ATL based on Napoleon's 1813 campaign
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pugachev's_Rebellion
Thanks!
PS: I am formulating a ATL based on Napoleon's 1813 campaign