The Education of Henry Adams · Character
Sergei Witte
Russian finance minister and statesman.
minor
Also known as Mr. de Witte, de Witte
First appearance: xxviii the height of knowledge 1902
Sergei Witte shows up with force in Teufelsdröckh (1901). The page is where that presence becomes real.
Sergei Witte first appears in 0030 xxviii the height of knowledge 1902.
In Teufelsdröckh (1901): Referred to as Mr. de Witte; his rule is seen as protecting Hay.
Later, in XXX: Vis Inertiae (1903): Mentioned as Mr. de Witte; Adams notes his role in applying artificial energy to Russian inertia.
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