A History of Poland

Book Description
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.


About the Author
Anita J. Prazmowska is Senior Lecturer in International History at the London School of Economics.



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"A History of Poland is a 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 also offers a 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 guide fully explains the country's place in European consciousness.


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