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Poland: a modern history

Prazmowska, Anita J. (2010) Poland: a modern history. I.B. Tauris Publishers, London, UK. ISBN 9781848852730

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Abstract

Polish independence following the end of World War I marked a new era for a nation which had endured centuries of foreign partition. But the spirit of Polish nationalism - forged during this long period of external domination - has been frequently at odds with the modernising drives of democracy and communism. How can the ideals of nationalism survive in a modern nation-state? Anita Pra'mowska traces this conflict from the emergence of an independent Poland in 1918; through World War II, communism and the democratic victories of Solidarity; to the present day, when Polish membership of the EU is changing perceptions both within Poland and in the wider world. "Poland: A Modern History" presents a vivid and accessible portrait of Poland's tumultuous history over the past century. It is a clear and concise introduction to a nation which, often at the epicentre of European political history, has nevertheless sometimes struggled to define its national identity.

Item Type: Book
Official URL: http://www.ibtauris.com
Additional Information: © 2010 I.B.Tauris
Divisions: International History
Subjects: D History General and Old World > DK Russia. Soviet Union. Former Soviet Republics
Date Deposited: 08 Mar 2011 09:54
Last Modified: 15 Sep 2023 21:49
URI: http://eprints.lse.ac.uk/id/eprint/32867

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