Title: War and diplomacy in East and West : a biography of Józef Retinger /
Authors: Biskupski, M. B. B.
Year: 2017
Subjects: Retinger, J. H.; Retinger, J. H.; Rzeczpospolita Polska (Government-in-exile) History.; European Union History.; European Union; Rzeczpospolita Polska (Government-in-exile); Diplomats Poland Biography; Exiles Poland Biography.; Diplomats; Exiles; Poland History; Poland
Contents: The formative years, 1888-1914 -- The World War, 1914-1918 -- From Europe to Mexico -- "I got religion" -- The war begins -- First steps towards federation: the Czech frustration -- A wider federation -- Retinger and Polish-Soviet relations -- The collapse of Poland's international position -- Retinger's most controversial episode: the mission to Poland, 1944 -- "In twenty years Europe will be united, together with Poland." Retinger and the federal movement in European history -- Retinger and the building of a united Europe -- The Congress of Europe, 1948 -- The Bilderbergs.