ANDRZEJ GĄSIOROWSKI WITNESS AND PARTICIPANT. CHRONICLE: DECEMBER 1970

Travel back in time to the turbulent days of December 1970 and the 1980s with Andrzej Gąsiorowski's book. It is not only a record of a witness, but also a participant in key historical events. Discover the behind-the-scenes of strikes, protests and daily life in the shadow of censorship. Discover the truth that has been hidden for years.

• Unique records from December 1970 and the years 1980-1983.
• Personal accounts of a witness and participant in the events.
• Detailed descriptions of events that were missing in the official media.
• Notes and explanations by the author, adding historical context.
• First full publication of the records, previously only fragments available.
• Insight into the behind-the-scenes of life in Poland under censorship.
• Valuable source of information about events that the media kept silent about.

The book "Witness and Participant. Chronicle: December 1970 and the years 1980-1983" is an extraordinary journey in time that allows you to understand the realities of life in Poland during the Polish People's Republic. The author, Andrzej Gąsiorowski, shares his personal records, which are a valuable source of information about events that the official media kept silent about. The records from December 1970, although short, reflect the atmosphere of those days. The text on the years 1980-1983, recorded in a thick notebook, contains detailed descriptions of events that the author witnessed. A small part of these records was previously published in the IPN Bulletin, but the entirety presented in the book is published for the first time.

The author not only describes events that he witnessed, but also notes information about events that he heard from other people. He always tries to determine the source of information and assess its credibility. In times of censorship and lack of access to reliable information, the news services of foreign radio stations, broadcast in Polish, were an extremely important source. Deciding to publish his records, the author added notes explaining some matters, containing additional information, descriptions of the same event or clarifications.

The book was published by Adam Marszałek Publishing House in 2025. It has 194 pages, a format of 205x151 mm and a paperback cover. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of Poland and the events that took place during the Polish People's Republic. Thanks to the author's personal records, the reader has the opportunity to look at those times from a different perspective and understand what life was like in the shadow of censorship and propaganda.

Adam Marszałek Publishing House is a renowned publisher specializing in scientific, historical and socio-political publications. For years, it has enjoyed the recognition of readers and critics, and its books are valued for their high substantive and editorial value. By choosing a book from Adam Marszałek Publishing House, you can be sure that you are reaching for a valuable and reliable publication.