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178: But It's Not Too Heavy

178: But It's Not Too Heavy

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Patreon Series: Rise of Poland

Episode 178: But It's Not Too Heavy


Today, we trace the quiet but critical rise of Casimir the Restorer—a man who didn’t charge into history with a sword held high, but instead rebuilt a kingdom from the ground up. After Poland fell into disarray, it was Casimir who returned from exile, restored order, and stabilized the monarchy with a mix of diplomacy, grit, and just enough muscle to be taken seriously. He may not be the flashiest figure of the 11th century, but without him, Poland might have disappeared entirely from the map.


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