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If you want to discover the captivating history of Poland, then keep reading… Poland, a modern state in the very center of Europe, used to be a battlefield of many nations. Throughout its history, Poland had to fight for its independence—for its very existence. This Captivating Guide to Polish History will get you acquainted with the country that is probably most overlooked in historical studies. Sure, everyone knows the Second World War started with the Nazi occupation of Poland, but the country is old and very rich in events, great kings, ruling nobles, and defining culture. Among the pages of the History of Poland, you will find answers to questions such as: When did the Slavs first settle in central Europe? Who united the Slavic tribes and founded the medieval Polish kingdom? How did Poland develop during the Piast period? How was the kingdom divided among brothers? How did distinguished individuals try to reunite Poland, and how did they fail? Who was Władysław I Łokietek, and why did he succeed in reuniting the kingdom? What was the rule of Casimir III the Great like? Why was a Lithuanian grand duke chosen to rule Poland? Who were the Jagiellonians that united Poland and Lithuania? How did the European revolutions and Napoleon Bonaparte influence Poland? Why did Germany, Russia, and Austria decide to destroy Poland? How did the people and their Polishness survive the partitioning period? Why did Poland gain and lose independence during the interwar period? Why did Hitler start the Second World War by occupying Poland? How was life in Nazi-occupied Poland, and how was the Holocaust executed? Who were the leaders of the Polish government-in-exile? What happened to Poland after the war? What was life like in the Eastern Block? How did Poland rise to be a democratic and free country? When did Poland join the European Union? And many more!