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Historical Dictionary of Poland, 966-1945

The first authoritative, comprehensive historical dictionary of Poland in English, this volume includes over 2,000 entries on people, events, places, and terms important to Poland's history from 966 to 1945. Entries include English and Polish language bibliographic sources. The student of Polish history seeking specific information on a person or event in medieval times, the troubled era leading to the late 18th century partitions of Poland, and the Polish nationalist struggles before 1919, reborn Poland in the interwar years, or the trauma of World War II will be amply rewarded by the accurate, concise information provided in this unique historical dictionary. Each of the alphabetically arranged entries is followed by pertinent bibliographic sources in both English and Polish languages. A list of abbreviations, a note on the Polish alphabet, and a series of historical maps precede the entries. Helpful cross-references are provided throughout the text and in the index. A general bibliography precedes the index. After five years of work, George Lerski completed the original manuscript in 1992, shortly before his untimely death. The special editing subsequently undertaken preparatory to publication has remained faithful to the original work, its concept, organization, and purpose.

The insurgency

In 1799, amid Napoleon’s turbulent Italian campaign, a rebellion against the French occupation of Tuscany erupts in Arezzo on May 6, rallying under the cry “Viva Maria.” Guillaume, a hussar officer, is caught in fierce clashes with the rebels and, wounded by a gunshot, is forced to flee. Collapsing from his horse, he is rescued by Lea, a young Jewish woman practicing medicine with remarkable skill. Captivated by her strength and courage, Guillaume grapples with a heart torn between duty to his army and a growing love for Lea. What path will he choose? A forbidden love. A land in revolt. A destiny forged in fire. Tuscany, May 1799. As Napoleon’s armies ravage Italy, a violent uprising erupts in Arezzo under the cry “Viva Maria.” In the chaos, Guillaume, a wounded French hussar, is saved by Lea, a brilliant and defiant Jewish healer. He is a soldier of the Republic, she belongs to a people now hunted as collaborators. Their encounter is fate. Their love, impossible. As the rebellion spreads and the world around them falls into turmoil, Guillaume and Lea flee through a land consumed by fear and vengeance. Every path is treacherous, every encounter a test. An enigmatic priest from Guillaume’s past may offer them a way out, but trusting him could cost them everything. Meanwhile, Tuscany trembles. Cities revolt, communities vanish, and the dream of liberty fractures under the weight of fanaticism. At the heart of the resistance stands Alessandra Mari, the bold and relentless “Maid of Tuscany,” while in Florence, poet and playwright Vittorio Alfieri watches history unfold and refuses to stand aside. In the midst of war and persecution, The Insurgency is a powerful tale of forbidden love and moral courage. Guillaume and Lea are drawn together by passion, but united by something deeper: the hope of building a future in a world intent on destroying it. Translator: Phil Stanway PUBLISHER: TEKTIME