Mike thanks for the very interesting article about L'vov.
It was obvious to many in the Provisional Government that L'vov was unable to satisfy the increasingly radical demands of the general population and attend to his ministerial responsibilities. His passive nature and general fear of violence made him totally unsuitable to lead and therefore provide a strong new presence after the collapse of the autocracy.
In his earlier years as the previous leader of
Zemgor (Union of Zemstvos and Cities), an organization which provided relief for the sick and wounded and including the procurement of Army uniforms and boots, he was often fustrated by the the obstruction by minor bureaucratic officials who disliked any voluntary organizations which encroached upon their own sphere of responsibility. Perhaps this should have provided a strong signal to any observers, that he was unable to overcome any middle level management problems. Unfortunately this deficit was overlooked when L'vov was selected to head the newly formed Provisional Government.
L'vov was remembered for his significant contributions made to the war effort. It was for this for which he became noted and respected by political liberals and Imperial Army commanders.
Both Nabokov and Milyukov (from Mike's hyperlink) emphasized L'vov's lack of management skills which would have been necessary to
lead and be decisive, skills which were imperative in a country which was rapidly showing renewed anarchic tendencies.
Milyukov as Foreign Minister himself was forced to resign two months before his leader L'vov, who followed the same path of resignation.
