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The Great Crime of Empires: Poland Divided

The combined nation of Poland and Lithuania was a powerful force in the 18th century—and its dissolution is one of the great crimes of the modern era. Civil strife provided the pretext for neighboring empires to swoop in and annex the nation. Consider the results of this partition and the political problem that would plague the region for the next century.

English
  • Runtime 30 minutes
  • Network The Great Courses
  • Created August 6, 2021 by
    Agus Escudero
  • Modified December 17, 2022 by
    RicaRaducanu