W poszukiwaniu sojuszników? Rola Chanatu Krymskiego i Persji w polityce Jana III Sobieskiego wobec Imperium Osmańskiego (1674–1696)
Journal: Prace Historyczne
Year: 2019

This paper discusses the role of the Crimean Khanate and the Safavid Persia in Polish-Ottoman relations during the reign of King John III Sobieski (1674-1696). It is striking that the Polish ruler repeatedly invited the Crimean khan and the Persian shah to join the anti-Ottoman coalition. Notwithstanding numerous letters and envoys dispatched by Sobieski, the Crimean Khanate remained a loyal ally to the Sublime Porte, while Persia denied to take part in the confl ict. Sobieski's political plans