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Poland - Obliterated from the map

How to Invent a Country

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Polish Democracy

Timothy gartenash: The polish lithuanian commonwealth was one of the most tolerant places in europe, which is why protestants and jews came to it. He says a single nobleman could veto any move - but militarily they were not weaklings. Timothy Gartenash: I think this is very relevant to our times, because the question is, can democracy maintain itself?

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