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Hardcover. Condición: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Included. In Polish, English, and French. 343 pages, a near fine large format hardback in a very good plus dust-jacket [9788362421138]. Includes index. This publication accompanies the 4th International Conference of UNESCO Programme Memory of the World, held in Warsaw, Poland, on 18-21 June 2011. The Conference is organized under the patronage of Minister of Culture and National Heritage, and its organizers are: Head Office of State Archives, Polish Committee of UNESCO and National Cultural Centre. …

Soft cover. Condición: Good. 1st Edition. Square paperback, bilingual (Polish & English), 128 pages, copiously illustrated, NOT ex-library. A short crease to the upper outer corners. Book is clean and bright with unmarked text, free of inscriptions and stamps, firmly bound. Gently rubbed tips of the lower spine corners. -- Contents: I. War Matters 1. Mobilization 2. Weapons and Equipment 3. Spy-Mania 4. Psychological Warfare and Propaganda 5. The Wounded and Disabled 6. Prisoners of War 7. War Graves; II. War Landscapes 8. Wartime Economy 9. Daily Life and Standards of Living 10. Economic Devastation 11. Material Losses 12. Civilian Migration 13. Philanthropy and Social Welfare 14. Save the Children!; III. En Route to Independence 15. Polish Riflemen's Associations in Galicia 16. The Supreme National Committee and The Polish Legions 17. Polish Legions 18. Remembering the Feats of the Legions 19. Internationalization of the Polish Cause 20. Emigration in the Fight for Poland's Independence 21. The Blue Army 22. Provisional Government; IV. Changes in Mentality 23. From Loyalism to Patriotism 24. Anniversary Celebrations 25. Towards National Unity 26. Peace Negotiations 27. Forging the New State Borders; War Tales 1. The Red Baron 2. A Teacher and a Local Archival Worker 3. A Corporal 4. A Well-Raised Young Lady 5. Those Who Did Not Return from the War 6. The Spoils of War 7. A Vet 8. A Satirical Story Written with Images; Epilogue; References -- An exhibition catalogue published to commemorate the centenary of the outbreak of World War I, which documents Poland's multifaceted path toward regaining sovereignty. The book examines how the collapse of the partitioning empires (Russia, Germany, and Austria-Hungary) created a "historical chance" for the Polish nation. Key areas covered include: - Political and Diplomatic Efforts; - Military Formations: The catalogue highlights the role of various Polish military units, including the Polish Legions and the "Blue Army" formed in France; - Archival Documentation: As a publication prepared by the National Archives, the book features a wealth of primary source materials, including documents, posters and photographs. The "Today or Never" Sentiment: The title reflects the urgent, high-stakes nature of the Polish independence movement during a time when the global order was being violently reshaped.…