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Understanding the Polish question at the Paris peace talks helps explain how borders and national claims were formed after World War I.
This nonfiction book surveys the debates, maps, and ethnographic realities that shaped decisions about Poland, its territory, and its neighbors. It places readers in the room where major powers wrestled with historic claims, geography, and national self‑determination.
Through careful analysis of early 20th‑century politics, geography, and population data, this volume explains why Polish boundaries were hard to settle and how competing visions influenced the postwar order. It highlights the role of external powers, census questions, and historical partitioning in shaping the map of Europe.
- Explains the challenges of defining Poland's borders and the concept of ethnographic Poland versus geographic Poland
- Discusses the impact of partitions, migrations, and shifting control on national claims
- Examines how the Peace Conference approached minority rights and regional autonomy
- Offers context on how these debates affected later developments in Central and Eastern Europe
Ideal for readers seeking a clear view of how 1919 peace terms were argued and negotiated, and for those interested in the birth of modern Poland and its neighbors.
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Charles Homer Haskins (1870-1937) spent most of his academic career at Harvard University, first as the Gurney Professor of History and Political Science and then as the Henry Charles Lea Professor of Mediaeval History and Classics. Among hi many books are Norman Institutions, Studies in the History of Mediaeval Science, The Renaissance of the Twelfth Century, and Studies in Mediaeval Culture.
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