Synopses & Reviews
The turbulent history of Poland has long attracted international interest. In this wide-ranging survey, Anita J. Prazmowska explores the story of Poland from early settlements, through to the emergence of the Kingdom of Poland, the loss of independence and its eventual re-acquisition after the First World War, and ends with an assessment of the present day state. A History of Poland is a lucid examination of the rise of a state which, throughout centuries, spanned the civilizations of the West and East. Prazmowska explains the roots of Polish Christianity and accounts for its tenacity. She also offers a bold analysis of the origins and background to the development of a deeply patriotic nation, discussing the political and cultural roots of Polish nationalism while at the same time demonstrating why the Polish Question has been an insoluble problem in European politics. Placing the complex history of Poland in the context of most major European events, this essential guide fully explains the country's place in European consciousness.
Synopsis
Incorporating the most up-to-date research, A History of Poland offers a wide-ranging, readable survey of the country's history, from early settlements, through the establishment of the Kingdom of Poland, to the Solidarity movement and the present day modern state. Presenting a bold analysis of the origins and background to the development of a deeply patriotic nation, the book looks at numerous controversial topics, such as the roots of Polish Christianity and the growth of anti-Semitism in the present day.
Synopsis
A comprehensive yet concise history of Poland from early times through the emergence of the modern Polish state
About the Author
Anita J. Prazmowska is Senior Lecturer in International History at the London School of Economics.
Table of Contents
List of Maps * Preface * The People of Central Europe * Poland in the Middle Ages * The Jagiellonian Period * Reformation and Renaissance in Poland * The Polish-Lithuanian * Commonwealth * Republic of the Nobility, 1669-1795 * Years of Foreign Tutelage * War and Independence, 1914-1939 * The Second World War and the Establishment of Communism in Poland * From Solidarity to the European Union * Index List of Maps * Preface * The People of Central Europe * Poland in the Middle Ages * The Jagiellonian Period * Reformation and Renaissance in Poland * The Polish-Lithuanian * Commonwealth * Republic of the Nobility, 1669-1795 * Years of Foreign Tutelage * War and Independence, 1914-1939 * The Second World War and the Establishment of Communism in Poland * From Solidarity to the European Union * Index