Poland and Its Ever-Changing Borders

2023 Guides - Theme: Frontiers in History: People, Places, Ideas
Map of Present Day Borders of Poland in 2022

Getting Started

Begin your research by brainstorming keywords - the words and phrases you’ll use to search for books, articles, websites, government documents, and other resources. These may include names of people and places or historical concepts like eras and movements. A librarian can suggest “subject headings” to find the most relevant resources.

Example Keywords & Catalog Subject Headings

Poland
Territorial changes of Poland
Border changes of Poland
Territorial History of Poland
Territorial Timeline of Poland
Geographic Boundaries

Books/Print Resources at DPL

Database/Online Resources

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CultureGrams (ProQuest)

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Internet Sources

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