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Outstanding Polish Women
Publication prepared by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Poland presenting stories of 10 Outstanding Polish Women who have made a mark on the world through their work, as well as those who have had the heart and courage to change the world for the better.
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Publikacja przygotowana przez Ministerstwo Spraw Zagranicznych RP zawierająca 10 historii wybitnych Polek, które przyczyniły się do rozwoju cywilizacyjnego świata, a także tych, które swoją dobrocią i odwagą zmieniały świat na lepsze.
Authors / Autorki : Magdalena Majewska, Aleksandra Michalak, Maria Ślebioda
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