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Part of Warsaw History article:

... d its territory was divided between Russia, Prussia and Austria. The part of Mazovia containing Warsaw fell to the Prussians and the town was relegated to the status of a provincial centre. Renewed hopes for the restoration of independence followed the arrival in Warsaw of Napoleon's army in 1806. In July 1806 Warsaw Principality was established following the signing of the Tylża Peace Treaty with the city again becoming a vibrant centre of political and cultural life. However, the defeat of Napoleon put paid to the independence hopes and also spelled the end of the Principality. After the Vienna Congress in 1815 Warsaw became the capital of the Polish Kingdom, a quasi-state politically dependent on Russia but managing to keep considerable autonomy for some years to come. This period saw an effective drive towards more orderly urban development coupled with important events in the academic life. A new thoroughfare - Aleje Jerozolimskie - was built and the style of buildings along the... Read all>>