{"product_id":"2026200007602-secondhand-the-poles","title":"The Poles","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition remarks:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBook: Good                          \u003cbr\u003eJacket: Worn\/faded, no tears\u003cbr\u003ePages: Good                  \u003cbr\u003eMarkings: No markings\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA gripping work of political journalism and Cold War history, The Poles chronicles the turbulent story of Poland's people, their fierce national identity, and their decades-long struggle against Soviet domination. Stewart Steven presents a vivid and authoritative portrait of a nation caught between the crushing weight of communist rule and an indomitable spirit of resistance, drawing on extensive research and firsthand accounts to bring the human drama to life. With a tone that is both urgent and deeply empathetic, the narrative uncovers the complex interplay of religion, nationalism, and politics that made Poland a unique and defiant force behind the Iron Curtain. Steven illustrates how the Polish people's unwavering faith, anchored by the Catholic Church, served as a cornerstone of cultural survival and political opposition, ultimately helping to ignite the Solidarity movement that would shake the foundations of the Eastern Bloc.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Secondhand Stock","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48887901978843,"sku":"2026200007602-SECONDHAND","price":20.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0523\/7646\/9701\/files\/68077626-f34a-4499-aff9-853fa5d9d839.png?v=1781748504","url":"https:\/\/bookgrocer.com\/products\/2026200007602-secondhand-the-poles","provider":"Book Grocer","version":"1.0","type":"link"}