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

TO and FROM is a tantalizing, new pictorial history of Poland as seen through the eyes of real people and their stories found on pos tcards. Written by one of the greatest contemporary historians of Polish history ? Norman Davies. Norman Davies, despite being Briti sh, is widely regarded as one of the greatest contemporary historians of Polish history. His latest book ? TO and FROM ? is the resu lt 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 enli ghtening. By using such an unusual device to map Polish history, Norman has created a truly original perspective that may even chall enge the opinions of experts.

• author: Norman Davies