A quintessentially historic land that is being redefined by modernity.
Achieving independence in 1918, Poland is a fascinating country with people that have a strong sense of community. The history of the nation goes back to the 10th century when its pagan inhabitants began to embrace Christianity. The country has experienced periods of transition that brought with them profound change including the Nazi Occupation in the late 1930s and fallout from communism in the late 1980s.
This book presents an account of this Eastern European country through the ages as the brush of history has continued to paint its canvas of change and transition.
What you'll discover in this wonderful book:
- The origins of Poland with a hodgepodge of cultures
- A nation began taking shape during the medieval era
- The rule of the monarchy and allegiance to the Russian Empire
- The birth of present-day Poland and metamorphosis
- A country led by capitalism through economic dynamism
- The current demographics and the sweeping social changes
- The prevailing political climate and the road ahead
..... And much more!
Despite experiencing such drastic changes throughout its history, Poland remains a beautiful and expansive tapestry of geography and culture. They have 14 UNESCO heritage sites which means that the salient parts of the historical land are preserved. This book will help you acquire an insider's perspective on a country that has undergone a myriad of changes, continues teeming with diversity and socio-economic development, and whose future looks great.