53.1 Khmelnitsky Cossack Rebellion 1648 A History of Europe, Key Battles

First Part of a series 'The Ruin and the Deluge' on the turbulent late 17th century of eastern Europe. In 1648 the Cossacks start a major rebellion against their Polish overlords. In an attempt to retain autonomy for his people, the Cossack leader Bohdan Khmelnitsky (pictured) appeals to Tsar Alexis of Moscow for help
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Music courtesy of musopen.org. Composer: Frederic Chopin
Nocturne in B flat minor, Op.9 no.1
Mazurka in C sharp minor, Op.6 no.2
Polonaise, Op. 71 no.1

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