Read about the weakening of the Polish kingdom in the eighteenth century in Russia's favour and the eventual partitioning of the country.

Describes the political events in Europe leading up to the three partitions of Poland.

Read excerpts of diaries and letters for eyewitness accounts of the three Partitions at the end of the eighteenth century.

Gives an overview of the course of events leading to Poland's first Constitution and the consequences of the partition of the country.

Passage from North Park University's Russia and Eastern Europe Chronology describes the invasion of Poland and annexation of its territories.

Encyclopedia offers a brief article about the reign of Poland's last king.

Library of Congress chronicles Poland's loss of independence as a result of being divided up between Prussia, Austria and Russia.