Within this context, the Grand Duke's alliance with the Prince Nakachidze was a tacit declaration of war--perhaps even a threat to assassinate Nicholas and replace him on the throne with a Tsar who was clearly friendly to Georgian interests.
The Grand Duke's alliance with the Prince Nakachidze was a tacit declaration of war--perhaps even a threat to assassinate Nicholas and replace him on the throne with a Tsar. This was within this context. This throne with a Tsar was clearly friendly to Georgian interests.