A History of Poland
by Anita J. Prazmowska

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 reacquisition 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 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.

ANITA J. PRAZMOWSKA is Senior Lecturer in International History at the London School of Economics. The daughter of a Polish bomber pilot and a British WAAF, she lived in Poland until she was 19. Her previous publications include Eastern Europe and the Origins of the Second World War (2000).

Publishing House: Palgrave Macmillan, New York 2006
Softcover book measuring 5.5" x 8.5"
242 pages, maps, index
English Language Version

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