Poland
Emerging as an independent kingdom in the 9th century, Poland has a long and complicated history. However, the last five hundred years have seen the country conquered and divided for large periods.
The Katyn Massacre
An introduction to this massacre by Soviet forces during the early months of World War Two.
An introduction to this massacre by Soviet forces during the early months of World War Two.
Tadeusz Kosciuszko (1746 - 1817)
Tadeusz Kosciuszko played an important role in the rebellions of two, wholly separate, nations. The first section of this article examines his early life and role in the American War of Independence, while the second explains the part he played in the struggle for Polish-Lithuanian independence. Written by your Guide.
Tadeusz Kosciuszko played an important role in the rebellions of two, wholly separate, nations. The first section of this article examines his early life and role in the American War of Independence, while the second explains the part he played in the struggle for Polish-Lithuanian independence. Written by your Guide.
Books on Poland and Lithuanian History
This page indexes onsite bibliographic information about Polish and Ukrainian history.
This page indexes onsite bibliographic information about Polish and Ukrainian history.
The History of Poland
Written by Mieczyslaw Kasprzyk, this six part narrative of Polish history begins in the tenth century and ends in 1990. His style is clear, up to date, and worth reading.
Written by Mieczyslaw Kasprzyk, this six part narrative of Polish history begins in the tenth century and ends in 1990. His style is clear, up to date, and worth reading.
Maps of the partitions
Three maps, one each for the partitions of Poland in 1772, 1793 and 1795.
Three maps, one each for the partitions of Poland in 1772, 1793 and 1795.