The book of famous Polish historians sets out the history of Poland, from the 10th century. to the present day. Published for the first time in the second half of the 80s, the book became available to the Poles themselves only in 1991. Since then, it has withstood several editions. The authors updated and supplemented the text of the book especially for readers of Russia, whose historical fate has been closely intertwined with Polish history for centuries. The book is provided with maps and illustrations.