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Key Historical Events. The Polish state was founded in 966 but the once-powerful kingdom was partitioned between Russia, Austria and Prussia in 1772, 1793 and 1795. For 19th century events see The Statesman’s Year-Book 1980–81. On 10 Nov. 1918 an independent republic was proclaimed by Józef Pitsudski, and this was recognized by the Treaty of Versailles on 28 June 1919. For the collapse of the post-war Communist régime see The Statesman-s Year-Book, 1995–96, p. 1088.
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Hunter, B. (1996). Poland. In: Hunter, B. (eds) The Statesman’s Year-Book. The Statesman’s Yearbook. Palgrave Macmillan, London. https://doi.org/10.1057/9780230271258_150
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