PINYL #21: A Hollow Crown (Patreon)

[PATRONS]

The 1720s were a grim time for the Commonwealth, as King Augustus had spent as much of his credit as he was going to get, and Poland's enemies seemed to be suffocating her in a supposedly warm embrace. Russia, Prussia, and even the Holy Roman Emperor was keen to get in on the action if possible, but the real trouble came from within Poland itself. A counterargument to the tolerance which Poles had long prided themselves on was underway. 

Just at the worst possible time, Catholic and Protestant subjects of the Polish King seemed destined to turn on one another, rather than focus their energies on the enemies that lurked outside. While this may sound depressing, I promise the story is still very interesting, as we watch Europe develop into the balance which we recognise today. Poland had a critical part to play, just not in the way you might expect. Listen in my dear patrons, and thanksss again for the support!