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POLAND. AN ENCYCLOPEDIC GUIDE
Here in one easy-to-use encyclopedia is a major, up-to-date reference work on this fascinating country.
With a population of 40 million, a rapidly growing economy, a great historical and cultural heritage and
large, beautiful and unspoiled areas, Poland is one of the most important and interesting countries in
Europe. Once the major power in Europe, Poland stretched from the Baltic to the Black Sea, but was later
cynically divided between its neighbours to disappear for nearly two centuries as an independent coun-
try. Subject to frequent invasion, Poland was nevertheless the birthplace of many concepts of individual
liberty which we all now take for granted, and one of the first countries to evolve a parliament. This has
given Poland a rich, varied, but often tragic history and a diverse cultural heritage. After the political and
economic transformations of the past decade, a resurgent, independent... Tovább

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POLAND. AN ENCYCLOPEDIC GUIDE
Here in one easy-to-use encyclopedia is a major, up-to-date reference work on this fascinating country.
With a population of 40 million, a rapidly growing economy, a great historical and cultural heritage and
large, beautiful and unspoiled areas, Poland is one of the most important and interesting countries in
Europe. Once the major power in Europe, Poland stretched from the Baltic to the Black Sea, but was later
cynically divided between its neighbours to disappear for nearly two centuries as an independent coun-
try. Subject to frequent invasion, Poland was nevertheless the birthplace of many concepts of individual
liberty which we all now take for granted, and one of the first countries to evolve a parliament. This has
given Poland a rich, varied, but often tragic history and a diverse cultural heritage. After the political and
economic transformations of the past decade, a resurgent, independent Poland is enjoying rapid growth
and swiftly regaining a major position in Europe and preparing to join the EU.
POLAND. AN ENCYCLOPEDIC GUIDE, the first comprehensive encyclopedia in English covering every
aspect of contemporary Poland, provides a wealth of information. The contents of this beautifully pro-
duced and illustrated book are clearly arranged in three parts:
PART ONE: A collection of articles by leading authorities covering the history of Poland to the present
day, including the political and economic transformations of the past decade. Here will be found eco-
nomic and scientific developments as well as achievements in art, literature and music. It includes a series
of profiles of Poles who have made outstanding contributions on a national and international level.
PART TWO: A wide range of entries arranged in alphabetical order covering all aspects of Polish life and
culture, including historical events, institutions, organisations, theatres, galleries and such topics as archi-
tecture and industrial design.
PART THREE: A tourist's guide with over 1,000 entries on the many things to see and do in this large
and interesting country. Here is a wealth of information on historical sites, monuments, archaeology, cul-
ture, sport, tourism, ethnic and religious minorities, folk art and costume. Poland ISBN aa-oi-LBEbM-?
abounds in lakes, mountains and unspoiled forests and rivers, and these are also
described together with information on tourism and the tourist infrastructure.
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