American-Israeli Cooperative Enterprise
Jewish Virtual Library: The Situation of the Jews in Warsaw After the Occupation
Essay describing life for the Jewish people living in German occupied Warsaw, Poland.
American-Israeli Cooperative Enterprise
Jewish Virtual Library: Deportations to Killing Centers in Occupied Poland
Map of routes to move Jews to killing centers in Poland during its German occupation. Includes short description.
American-Israeli Cooperative Enterprise
Jewish Virtual Library: The Deportation of Austrian and German Jews
Essay describing Hitler's policy of deporting the Jewish people from Germany and Austria.
US Department of State
Us Department of State: Archive: Poland
This site provides general information on Poland. It contains info on its geography, history, government, and political conditions. (March 2012)
Encyclopedia Britannica
Encyclopedia Britannica: Walesa, Lech
A biography of Polish labor leader Lech Walesa. Article is descriptive and well-written. Describes his early life, rise as a labor leader, and his election as the first democratically elected president in Polish history.
Other
Poland General Information
This site contains detailed information on Poland. It discusses the geography, climate, government, and the people and languages.
Nations Online Project
Nations Online: Poland
Excellent online resource that provides a country profile of the European nation of Poland, background details, and numerous links to in- depth information on the nation's culture, history, geography, economy, environment, tourism,...
American-Israeli Cooperative Enterprise
Jewish Virtual Library: Ghettos in Poland (1939 1941)
Map of Jewish ghettos in Poland established by the Nazi's during the German occupation of Poland. Includes a short description.
American-Israeli Cooperative Enterprise
Jewish Virtual Library: Life in the Warsaw Ghetto
Essay describing lives of Jewish people who were sent to live in the Warsaw Ghetto while the Nazis occupied Poland.
Michigan State University
Michigan State University: Global Edge: Poland: Introduction
Discover statistics, history, economy, culture, politics, and demographics for the country of Poland in Central Europe.
Country Studies US
Country Studies: Poland
A report from the Library of Congress on Poland that covers all aspects including geography, society, economy, transportation, government, and history. Please note that data is as of 1992.
The History Place
The History Place: The Nazi Soviet Pact
This site from The History Place provides a photo and caption of the signing of the Nazi-Soviet Nonaggression Pact. Includes a text copy of the agreement, with links to additional information.
Other
Kasprzyk's Website: A Summary of Poland's History
A description of the history of Poland, starting with the Piast dynasty and moving forward to the current year.
CRW Flags
Flags of the World: Poland
The Flags of the World site displays a picture and description of the flag of Poland and its Coat of Arms. It also contains links to other flags of Poland.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Geography for Kids: Poland
Investigate Poland's history, capital, flag, climate, terrain, people, economy, and population on this site.
Internet History Sourcebooks Project
Fordham University: Modern History Sourcebook: Nicholas I
In responding to events which briefly allowed the Russian monarchy to lose its foothold in Poland, the Tsar calls for the maintenance of the Polish monarchy. Site by Fordham University.
Other
Solidarity, Hanna Suchocka, and Lech Walesa
This site contains information on the movement for Polish Solidarity. It provides a brief introduction to the movement as well as information on Hanna Suchocka and Lech Walesa.
Curated OER
Map of Poland
Information about the history of Poland includes details about the De-Stalinization of Poland and the regime of First Secretary Wladyslaw Gomulka.
Curated OER
Poland 1940
Read about the Nazi invasion of Poland in September 1939. The site also contains diary entries from Dr. Zygmunt Klukowski, who was the chief physician of a small hospital in the village of Szczebrzeszyn south of the city of Lublin. An...
Curated OER
Mountain Voices Poland: Klodzko Valley
Information about Poland and the Klodzko valley. Learn about Poland's economy, political system and resources. Hear from the local people about their life.
Curated OER
Association of Religion Data Archives: National Profiles: Poland
Learn about religion in Poland, in this Association of Religion Data Archives country profile; includes general facts, history, and religious data.
Curated OER
Lonely Planet: Destination Poland
This site from the Lonely Planet provides great information, both general and specific, about Poland. Provides information about the geography, climate and vegetation of Poland, as well as a good summary of the history.