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King Zygmunt August and the Union of Lublin 1569
Lucas and Luna explore the Union of Lublin of 1569, the treaty that transformed the Polish-Lithuanian personal union into a real, lasting commonwealth. They trace the political maneuvering of King Zygmunt II August, the resistance of Lithuanian magnates, and the final, dramatic Sejm in Lublin where the union was forced through. Along the way, they discuss the role of the Jagiellonian dynasty, the impact on Ruthenian lands, and how the union shaped Eastern Europe for centuries. Specific topics include the Livonian War, the incorporation of Podlachia, Volhynia, and Kyiv into the Crown, and the…
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