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The January Uprising: Poland's Last Stand Against Tsarist Russia
In this episode of The Story of Poland, Lucas and Luna explore the January Uprising of 1863, the largest and most brutal Polish insurrection against the Russian Empire. They discuss the social and political climate under Tsar Alexander II, the radicalization of Polish youth through the 'Red' and 'White' factions, and the pivotal 'Manifesto' of January 22 that promised land reform. Key figures include Romuald Traugutt, the dictator of the uprising, and the guerrilla leader Józef Hauke-Bosak. The conversation covers the Battle of Węgrów, the role of Catholic clergy…
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