The History of Poland

Subjects:

• History » European History (General)
• Multicultural Studies » European Studies
• Multicultural Studies » Slavic Studies

Reviews:

• The History of Poland is very well written. It is clear, concise, and without major bias.
  —History: Reviews of New Books
• Those in search of a concise, authoritative, yet readable summary of modern Polish history need look no further than this excellent book....The book is intented for high school and college students, as well as a general audience, but in fact it will benefit any reader who can appreciate the satisfactions of history well-crafted and well-told.
  —The Polish Review
• ...ideal for circulating collections or as a textbook.
  —American Reference Books Annual

• Endorsement From Stanislaus A. Blejwas
  CSU University Professor of History
  Endowed Chair of Polish and Polish American Studies
  Central Connecticut State University: Biskupski provides a succinct review of Poland's history prior to the partitions, highlighting the key points over which scholars contradict themselves....Biskupski compels us to reflect not only upon the consequences for inhabitants of the former Polish Lithuanian Commonwealth, but also upon what might have been. The substance of the essay, Poland in the 20th century, is an indispensable reference. The key issues are here as are the scholarly disputations about them, with every chapter salted with Biskupski wit, trenchant observations, and honest, refreshingly direct opinions.
• Endorsement From Neal Pease
  Associate Professor of History
  University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee: This is the best history of contemporary Poland available in English. Conceived on a broad scale, learned and readable, by turns amusing and genuinely moving, it is a provocative and enlightening reinterpretation of the Polish experience in the light of the collapse of Communism. Professor Biskupski skillfully recounts some of the most compelling tragedies and triumphs of our times, and suggests that we are witnessing the return of Poland to its traditional status as a vital factor in Europe.
• Endorsement From Piotr Wandycz
  Bradford Durfee Professor of History Emeritus
  Yale University: The need has long been felt for a concise history of modern Poland for the use of students and interested readers. The volume by M. B. Biskupski based on up-to-date research, clearly organized and well written, should satisfy this need admirably. The author, after providing us with a historical background, discusses authoritatively the 20-century developments displaying insights and objectivity. His characterization of leading personalities and the description of events is vivid and astute. A very good book indeed.
• Endorsement From Piotr Wrobel
  Associate Professor
  Konstanty Reynert Chair of Polish Studies
  University of Toronto: A readable, original, and refreshing approach to modern history of Poland. Biskupski's book is an effective summary for someone pressed for an overview of a complex description of the Polish mind.

Table of Contents:

• Preface
• Foreword
• Poland Today
• The Heritage of Old Poland
• Poland's Long Century, 1795-1914
• War and Independence
• The Second Republic, 1918-1939
• World War II
• Communism in Poland: The Construction of the PRL
• Collapse of the PRL, 1970-1990
• The Third Republic
• Notable People in the History of Poland
• Glossary
• Bibliography
• Index