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The Rich History of Poland: From the Piast Dynasty to Modern Independence

Discover the captivating history of Poland, beginning with Duke Mieszko I, the first recorded leader in 966, to the political and cultural unification under Kazimierz III in the 14th century. Explore the significant events, including the formation of the Jagiellonian Dynasty, Poland's struggles during WWI, and its journey to independence in 1918. Today, Poland stands as a stable parliamentary democracy, a member of the EU and NATO, rich in natural beauty and cultural heritage, including historical museums, national parks, and vibrant cities.

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The Rich History of Poland: From the Piast Dynasty to Modern Independence

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  1. Poland Kendall Wier Hour 4

  2. History- The piest dynasty 966-1370 • 966: Duke Meszko I became Poland’s first recorded leader • 1100: after Meszko’s death, Boleslaw Kryzwousty divides Poland among his sons causing rivalry • 1320: the Polish state is reunified • 1333-1370: Political and cultural unity is achieved under rule of Kazimierz III

  3. The Jagiellian Dynasty 1382-1572 and the royal republic 1572-1795 • Jadwiga marries Duke Jagiello, forming an alliance with Lithuania • Jagiello rules from 1386-1434 • 1596: the capital is moved to Warsaw • 1700s: Russia, Prussia and Austria split Poland • 1890s: approximately 4 million people emigrate to the US

  4. World War I 1914-18 • Poland becomes the main fighting ground.  • There was no official Polish state and there was no Polish army.  • Poles were forced into the Russian, German, and Austrian armies and forced to fight against one another. • 1918: Poland becomes independent as WWI comes to an end. • 1997: National Assembly adopts a new Constitution

  5. Current Info and Facts • Stable parliamentary and free-market democracy • Member of the European Union and NATO • No known terrorist groups • Poland is the fourth most forested country in Europe

  6. Geographical Location • It’s located in the center of Europe • It has lots of mountains • Baltic Sea is too the north • Has the biggest salt mine in Europe

  7. Virtual Tour- Historical museum of Warsaw • Individual tickets for museum- 5 Zloty [their currency] • Founded in 1936 • Is in a group of houses, each with different exhibits • Individual tickets for cinema- 10 Zloty • Film Warsaw Will Remember, covers before WWII

  8. Malbork castle Museum • Normal tickets range from 29.50-47.50 Zloty • Night tours in castle are offered • Some exhibits include: • Architectural details • International Biennial Exhibition of Modern Exlibris Malbork • Stained glass from the Grand Refectory in 19th and 20th Century

  9. Magura National Park • Covering the Magura Watkowska Mountain and some of the Maraszka Mountain • Known for beautiful scenery of forests, mountains, and wild life • There are many trails available for tourists to walk

  10. Lake Zarnowieckie • Great for windsurfers • A lot of night life • One of the best known beaches in Poland

  11. Drawa national Park • Visiting the park can cost anywhere from 10-24 Zloty a day • Known for being a great place to camp, fish, hike • There are many beautiful sights through out all the seasons

  12. Traveling to Warsaw, Poland • A round trip would cost $818 • Depart flying Air France, flight 3605 • Change planes in Paris, flight 2346 • Return flying KLM Royal Dutch, flight 1362 • Change planes in Amsterdam, flight 6120

  13. Work Cited • "Geography." Infoplease. Infoplease, n.d. Web. 13 Feb. 2013. <http://www.infoplease.com/ipa/A0107891.html>. • Kayak. N.p., n.d. Web. 13 Feb. 2013. <http://www.kayak.com/s/compareresults>. • "MuzeumHistoryczne M.st. Warszawy - Strona Główna." MuzeumHistoryczne M.st. Warszawy. N.p., n.d. Web. 13 Feb. 2013. • "Poland." U.S. Department of State. U.S. Department of State, n.d. Web. 13 Feb. 2013. <http://www.state.gov/p/eur/ci/pl/>. • "The History Of Poland." The History Of Poland. N.p., n.d. Web. 13 Feb. 2013. <http://www.kasprzyk.demon.co.uk/www/history/index.html>. • "Timeline of Polish History." Timeline of Polish History. N.p., n.d. Web. 13 Feb. 2013. <http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~polwgw/history.html>. • "Www.AUSCHWITZ.org." Www.AUSCHWITZ.org. N.p., n.d. Web. 13 Feb. 2013.

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