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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
nations in Europe. Because of location in central Europe, between two powers, Russia and Germany,
Poles often had to fight against these countries to defend their independence.
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 for 123 years from the end of 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 country to break free from communism.
Since than, economic, social and psychological changes
have been enormous.
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