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Casimir the Great: The King Who Built Poland in Stone
Before Casimir III took the throne in 1333, Poland was a fragile, fragmented kingdom surrounded by hostile powers. He inherited a realm with no proper defenses, a depleted treasury, and a crown that seemed more a burden than a prize. Over 37 years, Casimir earned the title 'the Great' — not through conquest, but through law, stone, and strategy. This episode explores how he transformed Poland into a stable, prosperous state: building over 40 castles, founding the Jagiellonian University, codifying laws for Poles and Jews alike, and doubling the kingdom's territory through…
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