The Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth, 1733-1795

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By Richard Butterwick

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The Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth, 1733-1795 by Richard Butterwick explores the dramatic history of the Commonwealth during its final years. The book delves into the political, cultural, and social aspects of a period marked by reform attempts, international conflicts, and the eventual partitions leading to the dissolution of the state. Butterwick provides a detailed analysis of the interplay between internal challenges and external pressures that shaped the Commonwealth's destiny.
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This book may appeal to you if you're fascinated by the complexities of European history, particularly in how the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth navigated a period of transformation and upheaval. With a focus on political history, reforms and conflicts, it offers insight into how this unique state endeavoured to adapt in the face of internal and external challenges.

The Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth, 1733-1795

A major new assessment of the “vanished kingdom” of the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth—one which recognizes its achievements before its destruction

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A major new assessment of the “vanished kingdom” of the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth—one which recognises its achievements before its destruction.

Richard Butterwick tells the compelling story of the last decades of one of Europe’s largest and least understood polities: the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth. Drawing on the latest research, Butterwick vividly portrays the turbulence the Commonwealth experienced. Far from seeing it as a failed state, he shows the ways in which it overcame the stranglehold of Russia and briefly regained its sovereignty, the crowning success of which took place on 3 May 1791—the passing of the first Constitution of modern Europe.

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The Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth, 1733-1795 by Richard Butterwick is highly praised for its vivid narrative and comprehensive synthesis, exploring the political and social complexities of the era. Reviewers commend Butterwick's ability to weave together various historical threads, offering a fresh perspective on the last decades of the Commonwealth. His work is noted for its depth and clarity, providing an engaging and scholarly account of the Enlightenment's impact on this dynamic period.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780300252200

Publisher: Yale University Press

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 10 November 2020

Country: United States

Imprint: Yale University Press

Illustration: 32 color illus. + 8 maps

Audience: Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Width: 156.0mm

Height: 235.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 512

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European History Global History History & Military Non-Fiction Richard Butterwick

About the Author

Richard Butterwick is professor of Polish-Lithuanian history at University College London. He is the author of Poland’s Last King and English Culture and The Polish Revolution and the Catholic Church, 1788–1792.