PETER I, AUGUST II AND THE POLISH-LITHUANIAN COMMONWEALTH 1697-1706 - JACEK BURDOWICZ-NOWICKI

This fascinating book takes the reader on a journey through the turbulent times of the turn of the 17th and 18th centuries, when the fate of the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth intersected with the ambitions of Tsar Peter I the Great and King August II the Strong. The author, Jacek Burdowicz-Nowicki, analyzes with extraordinary precision and erudition the complicated political, military and personal relations that shaped Eastern Europe at that time. This is a must-read for anyone who wants to deepen their knowledge of the history of Poland and Russia.

• Detailed analysis of Tsar Peter I's policy towards Poland.
• Presentation of the formation of political principles and methods of Russia.
• Showing the place of the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth in the general policy of Russia.
• Taking into account the military aspect, especially in the years of conflict with Sweden.
• Revision of the previous view of the policy of Tsar Peter I the Great.
• New view on the actions of King August II the Strong.

In his work, the author presents the concepts of Tsar Peter's policy towards Poland and the beginning of their implementation. He analyzes how the political principles and methods used by Russia in the work of subordinating the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth during the 18th century were created. These issues were tried to be shown on a broader background to present the place of the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth in the general policy of Russia, also taking into account the military aspect - important especially in the years of conflict with Sweden Charles XII (the Great Northern War). Therefore, Russian sources form the basis of the research.

The book in many places revises the previous view of the policy of Tsar Peter I the Great, as well as the actions of his main partner in the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth, King August II the Strong. This publication is the result of thorough historical research, based on a rich source base, which guarantees its high substantive level. It is a position that will satisfy both historians and history enthusiasts looking for reliable and in-depth knowledge about the past.

"Peter I, August II and the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth 1697-1706" is not only a dry account of facts, but also a fascinating story about people, their ambitions and aspirations, which had a huge impact on the shaping of the history of Eastern Europe. The author skillfully combines political analysis with biographical elements, thanks to which the reader can better understand the motivations and decisions made by key figures of that time. It is a book that will certainly remain in the memory of everyone who reaches for it for a long time.

Publication details: Pages: 766 Format: 242x174 mm Year of publication: 2010 Binding: hardcover Publisher: Arcana