CHAPTER XV.
THE ABDICATION OF IVAN IV.
From 1557 to 1582.
Terror of the Horde in Tauride .-- War with Gustavus Vasa of Sweden .-- Political Punctilios .-- The Kingdom of Livonia Annexed to Sweden .-- Death of Anastasia .-- Conspiracy Against Ivan .-- His Abdication .-- His Resumption of the Crown .-- Invasion of Russia by the Tartars and Turks .-- Heroism of Zerebrinow .-- Utter Discomfiture of the Tartars .-- Relations Between Queen Elizabeth of England, and Russia .-- Intrepid Embassage .-- New War with Poland .-- Disasters of Russia .-- The Emperor Kills His Own Son .-- Anguish of Ivan IV..