The only book in the English language on Polish military and civilian decorations from 1705-1985. It contains 1,300 photos, some in color of all Polish orders,medals,badges and insignia. It also contains the history of Polish decorations and award statistics. 404 pages,large format

what role did lech walesa play in changing the face of europe?

I am reading this book for a religion class and we are half way through with it. Cardinal Wyszynski writes in a captivating and refreshing manner. It's actually an enjoyable read. Would highly recommend it for those who are trying to connect work & religion. The cover art work is great; Diego Velazquez "Forge of Vulcan".

This book is a great help to anyone who is frustrated with their job -- inside or outside the home. It helps change your attitude about work through scriptural insights. Foreward by Lech Walesa, the great Polish labor leader, is moving and insightful.

This is a wonderful book for anyone who is discouraged about their employment (inside the home or outside.) It gives great, practical, Biblical advice on changing your attitude toward work and seeing work as a ministry. I only wish they'd kept the original title, "All You Who Labor", as the current title sounds a little Calvinist and can be misleading. The foreward by Lech Walesa, the 1980s icon of work and leader of the Polish Solidarity movement, is moving and greatly enhances the text.

To be quite honest, I might not have ever read this book had the author not been a family friend. And because the author is a blood relative of Mr. Walesa, I've taken some interest in articles and books written about him. Most of these books are historical or political treatises that either summarize facts or support a political point of view, pretty standard fare. But "My Brother, Lech Walesa" is a very different account of the Polish leader's life than you are likely to find anywhere else. In many ways, you get to know the man, not the politician, a man with successes and failures, a family man, one who in many ways is the last person you might think would ever rise to such a prominent position. As I said, it's a part of the story that you won't read anywhere else. If you can find a used copy of this book, I'd very much recommend getting a hold of it. Mine is definitely not for sale!

Obviously a lot of time and effort was put into the research, which is very good.

Although I understand that this is primarily a reference text, some short stories on the acts that led to the individual awards would make very interesting reading.

Generally a well researched tome on a relatively narrow subject which should interest military historians and especially those (and their families)that were awarded Poland's highest decoration for bravery.

The only negative and disappointment I can find is the author's arrogant self-serving, self-review of his work which he himself characterizes as a "..masterpiece..' Give me a break!

The only book in the world on Polish Civilian and Military Decorations. It contains the history of the Polish decoration system,photographs of 1,400 orders,medals, crosses, badges and insignia from 1705-1985. There are 19 plates in color,large format 400 pages. English language. It also contains statistics on awarded decorations. This book is now a world wide standard and reference work on the subject. The author has recently published a new book on Poland's highest military decoration for valor, equal to the US Medal of Honor or the British Victoria Cross, Order Virtuti Militari and its Cavaliers, 1792-1992. As of 10 December 1996 there are 500 books available. A 2nd edition is planned within the next two years. The author can be contacted directly by email zwesolowsk@aol.com or on Prodigy. His web page is http://www.wwdir.com.polishbk.html Prof.Dr.Zdzislaw P. Wesolowski Colonel, SCS