Second Northern War - 3 Minute History

The video covers the aftermath of the 30 Years War, focusing on the Polish-Swedish conflict. It details the Cossack uprising, Russian invasion, and Sweden's attempts to exploit Polish weaknesses. The Deluge period in Poland saw significant turmoil, with shifting alliances and battles. The Treaty of Radnot aimed to divide the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth, but conflicts with Denmark and internal resistance led to eventual peace. The war concluded with the return of territories to their pre-war states after Charles X's death.

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