Foreword by Adam Zamoyski Kaleidoscope of Poland is a highly
readable volume containing short articles on major personalities,
places, events, and accomplishments from the thousand-year record
of Polish history and culture. Featuring hundreds of entries and
illustrations, it provides a handy reference at home, a perfect
supplement to guide books when traveling, an aid to language study,
or it can be browsed with enjoyment by anyone with an interest in
Poland. Whether it is bagels or the Bug River, Chopin or Madame
Curie, the book offers colorful and often witty snapshots of
significant individuals, customs, folklore, historic events,
phrases, places, geography, and much, much more. Beginning with the
emergence of the Polish state in 966 under Mieszko I, to the
resurrection of present-day Poland within the European Union, it's
also a sweeping account of the tumult and triumphs the nation has
witnessed through much of its history. This entertaining yet
informative book is essentially a "cultural dictionary"-offering a
knowledge base that can be referred to time and time again. It will
be welcomed by readers of Polish descent, students of Polish, or
those planning to visit Poland-anyone seeking a greater insight
into this fascinating land.
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