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The Poland that we know today is actually the Third Republic, which was created on New Year's Eve in 1989. This makes Poland as old as 996 years and as young as 33 years.
The history of Poland spans over a thousand years, from medieval tribes, Christianization and monarchy; through Poland's Golden Age, expansionism and becoming one of the largest European powers; to its collapse and partitions, two world wars, communism, and the restoration of democracy.
5 days ago · view 22 photos. Introduction. Background. Poland's history as a state began near the middle of the 10th century. By the mid-16th century, the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth ruled a vast tract of land in Central and Eastern Europe.
Jun 26, 2023 · 26 June 2023. Poland can trace its roots back over 1,000 years. Positioned at the centre of Europe, there have been periods of independence as well as periods of domination by other...
Dec 12, 2017 · 12 December 2017. A nation with a proud cultural heritage, Poland can trace its roots back over 1,000 years. Positioned at the centre of Europe, it has known turbulent and violent times.
Dec 2, 2022 · Poland profile - Timeline. A chronology of key events: 966 - Duke Mieszko I, the historically recognised founder of the Polish state, adopts Catholic Christianity. 1025 - Boleslaw I proclaims...
Territorial changes of Polish states and Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth (union state of the Crown of the Kingdom of Poland and Grand Duchy of Lithuania since 1569) between 1635-2009. The Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth had many characteristics that made it unique among states of that era.
