Commonwealth
Polish history
Also known as: Respublica
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history of Poland
- In Poland: The Commonwealth of Poland
The dual Polish-Lithuanian state, Respublica, or “Commonwealth” (Polish: Rzeczpospolita), was one of the largest states in Europe. While Poland in the mid-16th century occupied an area of about 100,000 square miles (260,000 square km),…
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