Poland A Modern History (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781780762883)

Polish independence following the end of World War I marked a new era for a nation that had endured centuries of foreign partition. But the spirit of Polish nationalism - forged during this long period of external domination - has frequently been at odds with the modernising drives of democracy and communism. How can the ideals of nationalism survive in a modern nation-state? Anita Prazmowska 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.

Author: Anita Prazmowska
ISBN-10: 1780762887
ISBN-13: 9781780762883
Publisher: I. B. Tauris & Company
Language: English
Published: 10/30/2012
Pages: 312
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.00lbs
Size: 9.20h x 6.10w x 1.00d