A General History of Poland

Name: A General History of Poland
ISBN: 9787552025828

刘祖熙Shanghai Academy of Social Sciences Press · ChinaSep 2024

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Word count: 424K words
Chapters: 112
ISBN: 9787552025828

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Summary

This manuscript is a volume in the "Nations of the World: A History" series. It consists of a preface to the new edition, a preface, a table of contents, Chapters 1–19, a chronology, Appendices 1–7, and a comparative list of translated names of major figures, totaling approximately 500,000 characters (typeset characters). Of this, more than 50,000 characters (Word count) are newly added or replaced relative to the first edition (Commercial Press, December 2006), along with 20 illustrations.

The manuscript mainly narrates the development of Poland through the Piast dynasty, the Jagiellonian dynasty, the era of free election of kings, the Second Polish Republic, the Polish People's Republic, and the Third Polish Republic, presenting the important figures and events of these periods. Poland went from being a European power to suffering three partitions at the hands of its three neighbors—Russia, Prussia, and Austria—after which its national strength gradually declined; yet Poland rose and revived again and again amid catastrophe, revealing the heroism and fortitude of this nation. The book offers readers a fairly systematic account of the development history of Poland, a Central European country.

Editor's review

Mr. Liu Zuxi's A History of Poland is an authoritative historical work that fills a gap in this field in China. As one of the founders of Polish history studies in China, Mr. Liu, with deep scholarship and clear organization, systematically traces the complete historical course from the origins of the Polish nation to the present day. The value of this book lies not only in the comprehensiveness of a general history, but also in the author's careful and in-depth analysis, based on a wealth of primary documents and research from multiple countries, of many key junctures and complex issues in Polish history (such as the three partitions, the unique noble democracy of the "Golden Liberty," the tragic experiences during World War II, and the post-war transformation), offering original interpretations from the perspective of a Chinese scholar. Reading this book, readers will be able to go beyond simplistic narratives of geopolitics or nationalism and understand how the fate of Poland, a country at the crossroads of Europe, has been closely intertwined with the history of Europe and the world, and how its resilient national spirit and cultural traditions have shaped its distinctive national character. For readers who wish to gain a deeper understanding of Central and Eastern European history, the evolution of international relations, or comparative political systems, this is an indispensable foundational work.

Who it's for

A good fit for

Readers with a strong interest in Central and Eastern European history, especially Polish history
Students and researchers in international relations, world history, or comparative politics
Observers who wish to understand contemporary Polish society and foreign policy from a long-term historical perspective
Enthusiasts of rigorous, well-documented, authoritative general histories

Not a good fit for

Readers seeking only light entertainment or highly narrative history books
Casual readers who want a quick introduction to Polish tourist attractions or local customs

Reading tips

Read alongside a map, paying particular attention to the dramatic changes in its borders over history, to intuitively understand its geopolitical predicament.
Note the similarities and differences between "noble democracy" and modern Western parliamentary systems; this is one of the keys to understanding the uniqueness of Polish history.
Read Polish history in comparison with the broader framework of European history to better grasp the main thread of its interactions with its powerful neighbors (Russia, Prussia, and Austria).

About the publisher

Shanghai Academy of Social Sciences Press China · Founded in 1982

Shanghai Academy of Social Sciences Press is a comprehensive publisher with humanities and social science publishing as its mainstay, covering politics, economics, law, philosophy, history, literature, education, psychology and related fields. Judging from the books in our catalog, its publishing direction emphasizes social science thought, applied psychology, history and cultural life: it includes works of social theory such as Zygmunt Bauman's Work, Consumerism and the New Poor, general-interest titles such as How to Read Western Classics and A Guide to the Good Life, and practical psychology books such as Emotional First Aid. In history and food culture, it offers Shanghai History (2 volumes) and The Medieval Kitchen. Biographies such as The Suffragette and nature and culture titles such as Dragon: An Unidentified Animal together reflect a publishing character that balances academic depth with reading for the general public. Because public information is limited, further details about series and author resources are not listed here.

版权信息
序言
第一章波兰国家的建立和早期封建社会（从远古到1138年）
一、波兰土地上的原始公社制度
二、封建关系的产生和国家雏形的出现
三、波兰国家的建立
四、封建早期的波兰国家
第二章封建割据时期的波兰（1138—1333）
一、社会经济的变化
二、政治分裂局面加深和外敌入侵
三、波兰王国的建立
四、13世纪的波兰文化
第三章波兰的等级君主制（1333—1505）
一、波兰王国的国际环境和对外政策
二、波兰和立陶宛的王朝联合
三、波兰和捷克的胡斯运动
四、十三年战争和收复东波莫瑞
五、等级君主制
六、商品经济的发展
七、14—15世纪的波兰文化
第四章波兰贵族共和国（1505—1618）
一、16世纪的欧洲和波兰
二、贵族民主制的发展
三、政治结构
四、宗教改革
五、劳役制庄园经济的形成和发展
六、波兰的对外政策和多民族的波兰贵族共和国的建立
七、16世纪的波兰文化
第五章大贵族统治下的波兰贵族共和国（1618—1733）
一、17世纪的欧洲和波兰
二、波兰的对外战争
三、大贵族统治下的波兰
四、波兰经济的衰退
五、17世纪的波兰文化
第六章启蒙和改革时期的波兰（1733—1795）
一、18世纪的欧洲和波兰
二、第一次瓜分（1772）
三、波兰经济的发展
四、革新运动和第二次瓜分（1793）
五、科希秋什科起义和第三次瓜分（1795）
六、18世纪的波兰文化
第七章拿破仑时期的波兰（1795—1815）
一、瓜分国的政策
二、波兰人民恢复独立的尝试
三、华沙公国
第八章波兰王国和1830年十一月起义（1815—1831）
一、波兰王国的建立
二、波兰王国社会经济的发展
三、1830年十一月起义
第九章革命年代（1832—1849）
一、伟大的流亡运动
二、国内的革命运动
三、1846年克拉科夫起义
四、1848年革命
第十章 1863年起义时期（1850—1864）
一、封建社会末期的农民问题和资本主义工业的发展
二、1863年一月起义
三、19世纪30—50年代的波兰文化
第十一章资本主义的发展和工人运动的兴起（1864—1900）
一、国际形势和瓜分国的民族压迫政策
二、资本主义经济的发展
三、工人运动的兴起和工人政党的建立
四、农民运动的兴起和农民政党的建立
五、19世纪后半期的波兰文化
第十二章帝国主义时期的经济和政治1905—1907年革命第一次世界大战和波兰共和国的重建（1914—1918）
一、20世纪初期波兰社会经济和政治的变化
二、波兰王国的1905—1907年革命
三、第一次世界大战和波兰共和国的重建（1914—1918）
第十三章波兰第二共和国：议会民主制度（1918—1926）
一、边界的形成
二、社会经济和民族结构
三、1921年宪法和议会民主制度
四、波兰共产主义工人党、波兰社会党和波兰农民党
五、波兰的国际地位和对外政策
第十四章波兰第二共和国：毕苏茨基政权（1926—1939）
一、“五月政变”的原因、过程和性质
二、萨纳奇
三、经济危机和1935年宪法
四、国际形势和波兰的对外政策
五、波兰第二共和国的文化
第十五章波兰人民反对法西斯德国占领者的民族解放战争（1939—1945）
一、1939年的九月战争法西斯德国的占领政策苏联的占领政策最初的抵抗运动
二、波兰流亡政府的外交政策和波苏关系
三、波兰工人党的建立和国内抵抗运动的壮大全国人民代表会议的建立
四、波兰东部的解放和波兰民族解放委员会的建立华沙起义全国的解放
第十六章波兰人民共和国（1945—1955）
一、国民经济的恢复和人民政权的巩固（1945—1949）
二、发展经济和建设社会主义基础的六年计划（1950—1955）
第十七章波兰人民共和国（1956—1970）
一、解冻和转折第一个五年计划（1956—1960）
二、第二个和第三个五年计划期间的经济和政治（1961—1970）
第十八章波兰人民共和国（1971—1989）
一、波兰统一工人党第六次代表大会和第六届议会的选举
二、1971—1980年经济和政治的变化
三、1980年危机
四、人民波兰的文化
第十九章波兰第三共和国（1989—2001）
一、马佐维耶茨基政府
二、别莱茨基政府
三、从奥尔谢夫斯基政府到苏霍茨卡政府
四、民主左翼联盟和波兰农民党执掌政权
五、波兰共和国宪法从布泽克右翼政府到米莱尔左翼政府
六、波兰第三共和国的文化和宗教
大事记
附录一彼雅斯特王朝世系图
附录二雅盖洛王朝世系图
附录三自由选王名单
附录四波兰第二共和国国家元首、总统和总理名单
附录五波兰第二共和国流亡政府总统和总理名单
附录六波兰人民共和国总统、国务委员会主席和总理名单
附录七波兰第三共和国总统和总理名单
主要人名译名对照

FAQ

Up to what era does the narrative in this book extend?

According to the edition information, the book's narrative spans from the origins of the Polish nation to the late 20th and early 21st centuries, covering major contemporary events such as Poland's accession to NATO and the European Union, making it a true "general history."

What are the distinguishing features of this book compared with similar works?

The main distinguishing features of this book are that it is written by a leading Chinese scholar, systematically integrates sources and research from Chinese, Polish, Russian, English, and other languages, offers a historical perspective from an Eastern scholar, and is detailed in content and complete in structure, making it the most representative general history in this field in China.

Does reading this book require a lot of prior historical knowledge?

As a scholarly general history, this book has a certain threshold for readers, but the author's narrative is clear and well-organized. A basic knowledge of world history is sufficient to begin reading, and the book provides explanations and background for important concepts and historical events.

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About the author

刘祖熙 Author

Liu Zuxi is an author in the field of world history in Chinese. Publicly available information about him is limited: his dates of birth and death, nationality, and educational background are not clearly recorded, and only one work by him can be confirmed, namely A General History of Poland. The book falls under world history and takes the historical development of Poland, a Central and Eastern European country, as its subject, making it a national general history. On the basis of the available information, Liu Zuxi's approach tends toward an overall survey, attempting to present the evolution of Polish politics, society, and culture over a long period and to offer Chinese readers a relatively systematic introduction to Polish history. Because personal details about the author are scarce, it is difficult to discuss his academic career or research methods further, but the choice of subject shows a sustained interest in Central and Eastern European history. Works of this kind help fill a gap in Chinese-language publishing on world history and provide both later researchers and general readers with an introductory reference.