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The Polish Constitution of May 3: Europe's First Modern Charter
Lucas and Luna explore the dramatic story of the Constitution of May 3, 1791, a landmark document that sought to reform the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth before it was too late. They discuss the political genius of Stanisław August Poniatowski, the progressive reforms of the Great Sejm, and the radical ideas of Hugo Kołłątaj and the Patriotic Party. The episode delves into the constitution's revolutionary provisions—abolishing the liberum veto, establishing a hereditary monarchy, and granting rights to the burghers—and the fierce opposition from pro-Russian magnates who formed the…
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