My cousin Alicja sent posted this link on a previous post. It is a rather good, brief history of Poland. I suggest you take a look: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Quld5950v6w
This 10-minute You Tube video covers just a few of the highlights of Polish history and points out some peak moments, some things you will not often read about in American so-called “world history” textbooks. Take a look, it’s worth your time.