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Poles are known for their history which abounds with the
days of glory and fame, the days of downfall and the days
of war. Poles belong to the most patriotic and rebellious
people in Europe. Because of difficult geographical position
in Europe, between two aggressive powers, Russia and Germany,
Poland had often to fight against these states in defense
of their country.
Poland
boundaries shifted east and west as its power waxed and
waned, from being the largest country in Europe in the
17th century, to being completely wiped off the map from
the end of the 18th century until after WWI. The nation
reemerged at this point, only to be devastated in WWII,
losing six million people and being the most destroyed
country in Europe.
Poland
changed the course of history in 1989 by becoming the
first Eastern Europe state to break free of communism.
Since than, economic, social and psychological changes
have been enormous.
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