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Alexander II and the Polish January Uprising of 1863
In 1863, the Russian Empire faced its most serious challenge since the Decembrist revolt: a massive uprising in the Kingdom of Poland that threatened to unravel Alexander II's reformist agenda. This episode explores the January Uprising — its roots in nationalist fervor, the brutal guerrilla war that followed, and the crushing reprisals that erased centuries of Polish autonomy. We follow key figures like Romuald Traugutt, the charismatic dictator of the insurrection, and Mikhail Muravyov, the hated 'Hangman of Vilna.' We discuss the role of secret societies, the underground…
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