This is the definitive, millennium-spanning history of Poland, a nation perpetually positioned at the crossroads of empires. From the founding of the Piast Dynasty and the triumph at Grunwald to the catastrophic Partitions and the tragedy of World War II, this book rigorously charts the cycles of state collapse and miraculous rebirth. It provides essential context for modern challenges, including the rise of the Solidarity movement, the fight against Communism, and Poland's current role as the indispensable security anchor of NATO's Eastern Flank.
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