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  • History of Poland

  • A Captivating Guide to Polish History (European Countries)
  • By: Captivating History
  • Narrated by: Jay Herbert
  • Length: 5 hrs and 19 mins
  • 4.0 out of 5 stars (3 ratings)

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History of Poland

By: Captivating History
Narrated by: Jay Herbert
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If you want to discover the captivating history of Poland, then keep listening…

Poland, a modern state in the very center of Europe, used to be a battlefield of many nations. Throughout its history, Poland had to fight for its independence—for its very existence. This captivating guide to Polish history will get you acquainted with the country that is probably most overlooked in historical studies. Sure, everyone knows the Second World War started with the Nazi occupation of Poland, but the country is old and very rich in events, great kings, ruling nobles, and defining culture.

In the History of Poland, you will find answers to questions such as:

  • When did the Slavs first settle in central Europe?
  • Who united the Slavic tribes and founded the medieval Polish kingdom?
  • How did Poland develop during the Piast period?
  • How was the kingdom divided among brothers?
  • How did distinguished individuals try to reunite Poland, and how did they fail?
  • Who was Władysław I Łokietek, and why did he succeed in reuniting the kingdom?
  • What was the rule of Casimir III the Great like?
  • Why was a Lithuanian grand duke chosen to rule Poland?

There are so many interesting facts and pieces of information in this captivating guide to Polish history.

So pick up this audiobook now by clicking the “add to cart” button and learn more about what lies in the very heart of Europe.

©2022 Captivating History (P)2022 Captivating History
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Good cover of Polish history

A good insight of Poland's long history, however, the pronunciations of names and locations weren't the best.

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Great story terrible pronunciation

Good, thorough but still concise story of Poland but, narrators awful pronunciation of Polish names and verbs make it almost impossible, even for a Pole

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  • Jeff Waytashek
  • 10-03-23

Ned Flanders Reads History

It might just be me, but the narrator reminds me of Home Simpsons' neighbor. The history is non-linear and challenging to follow as it jumps back and forth thru time. Wouldn't recommend it.

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  • LGS
  • 31-12-22

Terrible narration!

This is a general overview of polish history. By that I mean a list of kings, rulers, political figures with dates. No real analysis of events. That would be ok as I know nothing of Polish history. But the narration was horrible which made this painful to listen to.