Finally free (1989-today)
The election of Karol Wojtyła as Pope John Paul II in 1978 gave the Poles another push towards independence. Even if many members of the… Czytaj dalej »Finally free (1989-today)
The election of Karol Wojtyła as Pope John Paul II in 1978 gave the Poles another push towards independence. Even if many members of the… Czytaj dalej »Finally free (1989-today)
After World War II ended, Poland fell under Soviet control and the communist People’s Republic of Poland was created as a Soviet satellite state. The… Czytaj dalej »Communism (PRL) (1945-1989)
On 1st September 1939 Poland was invaded by the Nazi Germany and World War II began. The Poles formed the strongest underground resistance movement in… Czytaj dalej »WWII (1939-1945)
The outbreak of World War I gave Poland chance to regain freedom. All three of the occupying powers experienced defeat in the Big War. Russia… Czytaj dalej »Independence (1918-1939)
In the 18th century the Republic was in crisis. The state required reorganization. King Stanislaus Augustus Poniatowski (the last king of Poland) introduced numerous reforms.… Czytaj dalej »Poland disappears (1795-1918)
Beginnings of Polish Kingdom The first documented ruler was Mieszko I (from Piast dynasty) in the 10th century. In 966 duke Mieszko I converted to… Czytaj dalej »Polish Kingdom (1025-1795)