In 1772, three rival empires signed a secret deal to tear Poland apart
In 1772, three powerful neighbors signed a secret treaty to carve up the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth, beginning a tragic century-long disappearance of Poland from the world map.
On August 5, 1772, Russia, Prussia, and Austria signed a secret agreement to annex large portions of the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth. The three empires justified this land grab by claiming Poland was in a state of 'anarchy.' In reality, it was a calculated move to maintain the balance of power in Europe at Poland's expense.
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