Poland
Poland is an ancient nation that was conceived around the middle of the 10th century. Its golden age occurred in the 16th century. During the following century, the strengthening of the gentry and internal disorders weakened the nation, until an agreement in 1772 between Russia, Prussia, and Austria partitioned Poland.
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Great Britain, the dominant industrial and maritime power of the 19th century, played a leading role in developing parliamentary democracy and in advancing literature and science. At its zenith, the British Empire stretched over one-fourth of the earth's surface. The first half of the 20th century saw the UK's strength seriously depleted in two Wor ......more... |
Gdansk
Always hospitable, Gdansk invites visitors to its charming lanes and historic interiors, bathing grounds on the sea and sailing courses, comfortable hotels, elegant restaurants, and cosy cafes. Its numerous museums, concerts, fairs, exhibitions, and street theatrical events complete the broad spectrum of the city's cultural offer. You will find som ... ...more... | Liverpool
Liverpool's urban renaissance has been only partly successful and the city's essential shabbiness is unshakable, despite an impressive public face graced by more Georgian buildings than even Bath can muster. Its infamous late-closing nightlife can be sharp edged at times, and abandonment is often mixed with desperation in this exhilaratingly down-a ... ...more... |
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