Foreword

Chapters in this book

1. Frontmatter I
2. Foreword IX
3. Preface XI
4. Contents XV
5. Introduction 1
6. I. The Great Powers And Poland May 5, 1762-October 5, 1763 5
7. II. The Interregnum October 5, 1763-May 7, 1764 25
8. III. The Making Of A King May 7, 1764-December 20, 1764 36
9. IV. The Indian Summer Of Polish Politics December 21, 1764-October 5, 1766 46
10. V. The Diet Of 1766 October 6-November 29 57
11. VI. The Dementia Of Polish Politics December 1, 1766-October 5, 1767 67
12. VII. The Confederated Extraordinary Diet October 5, 1767-March 5, 1768 83
13. VIII. The Confederations Of The Commonwealth And The Outbreak Of The Russo-Turkish War February 29-October 6, 1768 91
14. IX. The Confusion Wrought By War October 6, 1768-August 29, 1769 106
15. X. The Diplomatic Stalemate August 30, 1769-October 23, 1770 119
16. XI. The Partition Begins October 12, 1770-May 27, 1771 131
17. XII. The Partition Begins October 12, 1770-May 27, 1771 147
18. XIII. The Lion's Share February 12-August 5, 1772 166
19. XIV. The Partition Made Legal August 6, 1772-September 30, 1773 174
20. Conclusion 182
21. Appendix 191
22. Bibliography 197
23. Index 211