WDF 27.4: The Swedish Deluges III

When Diplomacy Fails Podcast

Zack Twamley

Phd, International Relations, Korean War, European History, 17th Century, 18th Century, Politics, 20th Century, Thirty Years' War, History, 19th Century, War, First World War

4.8 • 773 Ratings

🗓️ 13 April 2015

⏱️ 49 minutes

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Summary

The dramatic and incredible invasion of Poland by the Swedes that bore witness to its almost complete disintegration is examined here in full, covering the period of summer 1655 to early 1657. It is the longest episode released thus far, but when you listen to it you'll see why. The campaigns of the Swedes and their devastating impact were one issue, but how the rest of Europe reacted, from the Holy Roman Emperor to the Dutch Republic, was another issue entirely. Hope you enjoy this extended episode! Thankssss!Remember history friends, you can help this podcast and ensure that this is where history thrives! Support us by going to www.patreon.com/WhenDiplomacyFailsFollow me on Twitter @wdfpodcastAnd visit our official website www.wdfpodcast.com Get bonus content on Patreon

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0:00.0	Imagine winning 15 million pounds on Christmas Day.
0:05.5	The 15 million pound Lotto jackpot must be won on Christmas Day.
0:10.7	There's still time to get in the draw.
0:13.1	Lotto, will you be the next millionaire?
0:16.1	The National Lottery, rules and procedures apply.
0:18.5	Players must be 18 or over.
0:22.1	Hello everyone. It's Robin Pearson from the History of Byzantium podcast.
0:27.9	Many of the great conflicts which Zach describes have their origins way back in medieval times.
0:35.3	If you want to know about the First World War, for example, it might help you to learn about
0:40.3	how the Balkans became what they are today.
0:44.2	For more information like that, and to learn about the power which shielded Western Europe
0:48.8	from the forces of the East, check out the history of Byzantium podcast.
0:53.6	For now, though, let's find out what happens
0:56.4	when diplomacy fails. It was not only the Swedish invasion in itself that undermined Polish statehood,
1:14.9	it was also the weed of treason which was allowed to take root and with which we still struggle.
1:21.5	Peter Nameski, a Polish academic and politician.
1:26.4	Hello and welcome to When Diplomacy Fails, episode 27.4, The Swedish Delugees Part 3.
1:33.6	In the last episode, we looked closely at the Polish troubles and their inherent inability
1:38.4	to end the struggle with its Cossack subjects.
1:41.7	Its failure in this regard led to Russian intervention, a further Polish
1:45.2	misfortune and a crisis for Charles Gustav of Sweden, who of course wanted a piece of the action,
1:51.0	but didn't want to bear witness to the destruction of Poland on the resulting strengthening of Russia.
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