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The Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth's Constitutional Revolution
This episode explores the bold attempt to save the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth from collapse through the adoption of the May Third Constitution in 1791. We examine how reformers like Hugo Kołłątaj and Ignacy Potocki sought to transform a noble-dominated republic into a modern, constitutional monarchy. The narrative follows the rapid passage of the law and the fierce backlash from conservative nobles who feared losing their privileges. We also look at the role of King Stanisław August Poniatowski in navigating these turbulent waters and the eventual intervention by Russia that crushed the…
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