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A History of Poland (Palgrave Essential Histories Series) Paperback – 13 Jul 2011

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  • Paperback: 264 pages
  • Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan; 2nd edition edition (13 July 2011)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0230252362
  • ISBN-13: 978-0230252363
  • Product Dimensions: 15.2 x 2.5 x 22.9 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
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Book Description

A revised, updated and expanded analysis of Polish history, from early times through to the emergence of the modern Polish state, based on the most recent research and scholarship

About the Author

ANITA J. PRAZMOWSKA is Professor of International History at the London School of Economics, UK, and is the author of several books on Poland's place in the modern world.

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5.0 out of 5 starsExcellent overview
By finchy on 21 Feb. 2014
Format: Paperback Verified Purchase
I read this for some background information before visiting Poland.

Although I cannot comment on the accuracy of he historical detail, there are some acute observations which we could usefully note in these first decades of the 21st century. For example, with reference to the 1848 Hungarian revolution, which impacted on Poland: 'national revolutions , even where supported by the majority of the population were no were no guarantee of respect for the aspirations of other national groups ' (p.145)

The complexity of relations with all the surrounding states, the shifting boundaries with Russia, Ukraine, Germany, Lithuania, over the centuries is well summarised, and there is a clear acknowledgement of 'neighbourly' hostility towards the Jews at different periods of history ( as in many other countries, of course).

There is a comprehensive introduction to the various rulers of the land over the centuries, the role of the Teutonic Knights, important figures in science and the arts, the unusual and special significance of Danzig/Gdansk, and the terrible and greatly underestimated post WW11 treatment of Poles by the Russians - the cruelty of which could exceed that of the previously occupying Germans.

First published ten years ago and revised in 2011, there are also references to the role of the Church and the democratisation movements of recent years.

As an introduction to a small country with a big history this is an interesting, straightforward and informative read.
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5.0 out of 5 stars great history 18 July 2013
By mark a brylski - Published on Amazon.com
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I've read a couple of other histories of Poland but they seem to be from a fan's point of view. This history was more objective and didn't sugarcoat some of the famous characters. It satisfied my need.
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