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This is a study of the extraordinary political career of Prince Adam Czartoryski, a Polish patriot who rose to become foreign minister of the Russian Empire under Tsar Alexander I. A controversial figure in both Poland and Russia, he played a leading role in the struggle against Napoleon and was instrumental in the establishment of a Polish state at the Congress of Vienna. This scholarly and perceptive account, based on intensive research, explores the personal, political, ideological, and economic bases of Czartoryski's long association with Russia. It assesses his role in international relations during the Napoleonic era, and examines his contribution to the cause of enlightened reform. Czartoryski emerges as an intellectualizing statesman, a committed opponent of Napoleonic imperialism, an advocate of a new European order based on nationality and liberal constitutionalism, and an early exponent of Pan-Slavism. A Man of Honour sets Czartoryski in his context as a major figure in the political history of early nineteenth-century Europe and deepens our understanding of the complex elements at work in the emergence of modern Poland.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #2326045 in Books
• Published on: 1993-02-11
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Hardcover
• 392 pages

Customer Reviews

What a great read
A man of honour, what a great book. If you want to know anything about Russia and Poland then you should give this book a read. Sure it's not cheap, but it is written by a great historian. I only wish I could meet the man himself. Mr. Zawadzki has also written "A consise history of poland" which is also absolutely fabulous. If this man happened to be a school teacher then I would go far just to be taught by him. A man of such intelligence and skillis worthy of some of your time, you should definately buy one of his books if you want your life from now to be truly envigourating and exciting. Or if you want to be the master of the pub quizzez then buy this book, or if you want to star on "matermind" then buy this book, or if you want to be genuinly a genius about Poland and want to impress your friends and familly then buy this book. It is amazing and you will be blown to another universe-if the winds of earth can blow you that far. You will think differently, see the world through different eyes, and be a hugely cleverer person if you get this book.
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You'll never be the same again
Wow, this book is the most envigourating read since the bible, i warn you if you read this book, you will come out a different person. Warning, approach this book with cauion, it is not for the sensitive, only for the people who live on the edge. All hail doctor Zawadzki, the greatest historian who has set foot on this planet. You should definately buy this book. After reading this book I felt as if I had contacted my inner self, my spiritual being. It enlightened me so much that i decided to buy 100 copies to give to the people that are intelligent and elligable enough to read it. It is my desert island disk book.If i were ever to come near Dr. Z within 100 metres I would have to wash myself clean to be worthy of talking to him, he has an aurora of awe that surrounds him.
Watch out for Bananaskins-his famous quote.