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TO and FROM. Modern Poland: a journey through postal history. Volume I-II - Norman Davies

SPRZEDAŻ OD 03-10-2008! TO and FROM is a tantalizing, new pictorial history of Poland as seen through the eyes of real people and their stories found on postcards. Written by one of the greatest contemporary historians of Polish history - Norman Davies. Norman Davies, despite being British, is widely regarded as one of the greatest contemporary historians of Polish history. His latest book - TO and FROM - is the result of years of collecting postcards and letters from antiquarian bookstores and flea markets. Norman cleverly uses their stories and illustrations to create a fascinating, real-life account of 150 years of Polish history in a way that is highly accessible and enlightening. By using such an unusual device to map Polish history, Norman has created a truly original perspective that may even challenge the opinions of experts.