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Events And Personalities In Polish History
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Author : Paul Super
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1936
Events And Personalities In Polish History written by Paul Super and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1936 with categories.
Events And Personalities In Polish History
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Author : Paul Super
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1936
Events And Personalities In Polish History written by Paul Super and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1936 with Poland categories.
Events And Personalities In Polish History
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Author : Paul Super
language : en
Publisher: Read Books Ltd
Release Date : 2020-12-01
Events And Personalities In Polish History written by Paul Super and has been published by Read Books Ltd this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-12-01 with History categories.
The Polish people enter into recorded history with the conversion of their ruler Mieszko to Christianity in the year 966 A. D., this enlightened leader bringing his people with him into the family of Christian nations. With this event Poland emerges from among the Slavic tribes occupying the areas east of the Elbe and becomes enrolled among the historic and civilized countries of Europe. Both the causes and the consequences of that act are of more than purely Polish interest. As far back as Charlemagne there had begun an expansion of the Teutonic nations toward the east. This is that vast movement called the Drang nach Osten, ‘the pressure toward the east’. The Slavs between the Elbe and the Oder, less warlike, smaller in stature than the Teutons, not well organized, relatively ill armed, were slowly subjugated. When Otto I of Saxony was crowned Emperor in 962 his already great power so enhanced that he became a menace to all the Slavs east of him. Mieszko soon saw that the only means of preventing the enslavement or extermination of his people lay in the same alliance that had so strengthened Otto, that with the Church. For as long as the Poles were heathen they were the legitimate prey of any Christian king, but as Christians they would at once be on a par with other western nations. Their entering the fold of the Catholic Church would deprive Otto of a valid excuse for incursions into their territory, win the sympathy of the other nations of Christendom, and gain the favour and advocacy of the Pope. By calling in monks from France and Italy they would forge valuable ties with those lands. These were the motives prompting Polish adhesion to the Christian Church. The results were not only good but momentous. The nation became really and increasingly Christian. In the first centuries of Christianity the people received the light of Latin learning and the advantages of western civilization, largely from the hands of Benedictine, Eremite, and Cistercian monks from the monasteries of Liege, Cluny, and Monte Casino. The Pope became their advocate. But two results even more far-reaching than these were determined by. this step. First, in deciding’ to be Catholic, Poland decided to face west. The Czechs had already taken the same step. But when Poland also became Roman Catholic, a second, less desirable effect was permanently to divide Slavdom, for most of the other Slav nations, the Russians, the Bulgarians, and the Serbs, are of the Eastern Orthodox faith.
Historical Dictionary Of Poland 966 1945
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Author : Halina Lerski
language : en
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Release Date : 1996-01-19
Historical Dictionary Of Poland 966 1945 written by Halina Lerski and has been published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1996-01-19 with History categories.
The first authoritative, comprehensive historical dictionary of Poland in English, this volume includes over 2,000 entries on people, events, places, and terms important to Poland's history from 966 to 1945. Entries include English and Polish language bibliographic sources. The student of Polish history seeking specific information on a person or event in medieval times, the troubled era leading to the late 18th century partitions of Poland, and the Polish nationalist struggles before 1919, reborn Poland in the interwar years, or the trauma of World War II will be amply rewarded by the accurate, concise information provided in this unique historical dictionary. Each of the alphabetically arranged entries is followed by pertinent bibliographic sources in both English and Polish languages. A list of abbreviations, a note on the Polish alphabet, and a series of historical maps precede the entries. Helpful cross-references are provided throughout the text and in the index. A general bibliography precedes the index. After five years of work, George Lerski completed the original manuscript in 1992, shortly before his untimely death. The special editing subsequently undertaken preparatory to publication has remained faithful to the original work, its concept, organization, and purpose.
Historical Dictionary Of Poland 1945 1996
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Author : Piotr Wróbel
language : en
Publisher: Greenwood
Release Date : 1998-08-20
Historical Dictionary Of Poland 1945 1996 written by Piotr Wróbel and has been published by Greenwood this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1998-08-20 with History categories.
"This book, a companion to the Historical Dictionary of Poland, 966-1945, provides information on Polish political, economic, and cultural history since 1945. The book includes entries on the most important events and personalities in the past 51 years of Polish history. It covers the entire history of communist Poland, the great changes of 1989, and the main developments during the first seven years of the post-communist era" --From publisher's description
Poland In The Modern World
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Author : Brian Porter-Szücs
language : en
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Release Date : 2014-01-06
Poland In The Modern World written by Brian Porter-Szücs and has been published by John Wiley & Sons this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-01-06 with History categories.
Poland in the Modern World presents a history of the country from the late nineteenth century to the present, incorporating new perspectives from social and cultural history and positioning it in a broad global context Challenges traditional accounts Poland that tend to focus on national, political history, emphasizing the country's 'exceptionalism'. Presents a lively, multi-dimensional story, balancing coverage of high politics with discussion of social, cultural and economic changes, and their effects on individuals’ daily lives. Explores both the regional diversity within Poland and the country’s place within Europe and the wider world. Provides a new interpretive framework for understanding key historical events in Poland’s modern history, including the experiences of World War II and the postwar communist era.
History Of The Late Polish Revolution And The Events Of The Campaign 1832
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Author : Joseph Hordynski
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2008-06-01
History Of The Late Polish Revolution And The Events Of The Campaign 1832 written by Joseph Hordynski and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2008-06-01 with categories.
This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions that are true to the original work.
Bearing Witness
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Author : Maria Jarosz
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2017-09-29
Bearing Witness written by Maria Jarosz and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-09-29 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
Bearing Witness offers personal insight into the collective experience of Poles over the last sixty years. One of Poland's leading social scientists combines objective, academic rigor with autobiographical, eyewitness accounts of historic events. Maria Jarosz reflects on the post-World War II world and how Poland and its people have been affected by changes in politics, power, and society. More than a memoir, the book offers keen insights into how history intersects with personal life. That is because Jarosz has spent her entire life studying people. As a reviewer of the original Polish edition noted, it is not possible to understand Polish society, its views and attitudes, and the mechanisms for managing them, without reading this work. This book spans the period from World War II through the communist era in Poland to the present day. It contains a wealth of dramatic detail, including a vivid account of how the author, who has Jewish roots, survived the Holocaust as a child. This English language edition is updated to include descriptions of recent events. The author focuses intensely on her experiences as one of a few surviving witnesses to the horrors of wartime Poland. Her sober reflections are interspersed with light-hearted anecdotes, testifying to Jarosz's resilient sense of humoura cocktail that makes the book a captivating read.
Kaleidoscope Of Poland A Cultural Encyclopedia
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Author : Oscar E. Swan
language : pl
Publisher:
Release Date : 2015-12
Kaleidoscope Of Poland A Cultural Encyclopedia written by Oscar E. Swan and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-12 with Poland categories.
The History Of Poland
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Author : M. B. B. Biskupski
language : en
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Release Date : 2018-09-07
The History Of Poland written by M. B. B. Biskupski and has been published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-09-07 with History categories.
This book is an engaging explanation of the complicated history of Poland, one of the least well-known countries in Europe. Poland, which has one of the strongest economies in the European Union, has faced significant turmoil throughout the years. Encapsulating centuries of development, this book distills Poland's historical evolution into patterns, including those that have developed since the first edition was published nearly 20 years ago. The book begins with an overview of contemporary Poland, providing both basic information about the geography, culture, and current political climate of the country while tying these to major contemporary issues. This introduction is followed by chapters discussing Poland's long history, starting with the 10th century. The second half of the book presents a history of Poland in the 20th and 21st centuries, covering the major issues affecting the country and offering possible interpretations of them. This updated and revised edition accounts for recent events in Poland and examines the effects of the Polish diaspora globally.