Polish Nation State Formation

The “Christ of Nations” and its Resurrection

Term Paper , 2004 , 10 Pages , Grade: 7 out of 10

Politics - Region: Eastern Europe

The Polish nation state formation since the year 900 was not a straight forward way. This paper deals with the difficulties the Polish people had to deal with during the course of history. Special attention is paid to the role of religion.

Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)

• The Birth and Life of “Christ”
• The official advent of the Polish state
• Poland's position within Europe
• The rule of Kazimir the Great
• The marriage of the heiress of the Piast dynasty
• The decline of Poland
• The “Golden Age of Polish culture”
• The Death of “Christ”
• The Russian defeat of the Turks
• The Polish reform movement
• The Second Partition
• The division of Poland
• The Resurrection of “Christ”
• The survival of the Polish nation
• The Congress of Vienna
• The November Rising
• The abolition of serfdom
• The factors that enabled the 'resurrection' of the Polish state

Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)

This paper aims to explain the disappearance of the Polish state for over 100 years, focusing on the factors that led to its decline and eventual resurrection. The paper will explore the role of the Polish nobility, the impact of the Balance of Power system, and the Polish nation's survival during the period of partition.

• The rise and fall of the Polish state
• The role of the Polish nobility in shaping the country's fate
• The influence of the Balance of Power system on Polish politics
• The survival of the Polish nation despite the loss of its state
• The factors contributing to the 'resurrection' of the Polish state

Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)

• The Birth and Life of “Christ”: This chapter traces the history of the Polish state from its official founding in 966 to its decline in the late 14th century. It explores the factors that contributed to Poland's growth, such as the adoption of Catholicism and the rule of Kazimir the Great. It also examines the development of the Polish nobility and its increasing influence on state affairs. The chapter highlights the emergence of the Polish-Lithuanian state and the factors that led to its eventual decline.
• The Death of “Christ”: This chapter details the partitions of Poland in the late 18th century, focusing on the role of the Balance of Power system and the motivations of the participating powers. It explores the Polish reform movement and its attempts to modernize the state. The chapter describes the final partition of Poland in 1795 and the subsequent disappearance of the state from the European map.

Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)

The key concepts and themes explored in this text include the history of the Polish state, the Polish nobility, the Balance of Power system, the partitions of Poland, national identity, and the survival of the Polish nation. The text examines the role of these factors in shaping the destiny of Poland throughout its complex history.

• College: Maastricht University (European Studies)
• Grade: 7 out of 10
• Author: Esther Kemmer (Author)
• Publication Year: 2004
• Pages: 10
• Catalog Number: V37584
• ISBN (eBook): 9783638368803
• ISBN (Book): 9783640877553
• Language: English
• Tags: Polish, Nation, State, Formation