Butterwick, Richard
The Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth, 1733-1795: Light and Flame
- ISBN 13:
- 9780300252200
- author:
- Butterwick, Richard
- format:
- Hardback
- publisher:
- Yale University Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2020
- Pages:
- 512
- Dimensions:
- 23.5 x 15.6 x 1.5 centimeters (0
- Genre:
- History, Europe, Baltic States,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth, 1733-1795 by Richard Butterwick A fresh assessment of one of Europe's largest and least understood polities, this book tells the story of the last decades of the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth. Drawing on the latest research, Butterwick vividly portrays the turbulence the Commonwealth experienced, revealing a complex history that challenges traditional views. Far from seeing it as a failed state, Butterwick shows how the Commonwealth overcame the stranglehold of Russia and briefly regained its sovereignty. The crowning success of this period took place on 3 May 1791, with the passing of the first Constitution of modern Europe. This book offers a compelling narrative of the Commonwealth's final years, shedding new light on a pivotal moment in European history. With meticulous research and engaging writing, Butterwick brings to life the story of the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth, a fascinating and often overlooked chapter in European politics.
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