THE TRADITION OF NATIONAL UPRISINGS AND POLISH WEAPONS

Aleksei Rogozin's monograph is a fascinating journey through the memory policy of the Second Polish Republic towards national uprisings and armed struggles from 1794-1864. This work, based on solid research foundations and thorough analysis, sheds new light on the interpretations of history by the elites of the then state. Rogozin attentively analyzes how the internal situation of the country and events on the international stage influenced the shaping of the memory of heroes and events of the past. This book is not only a historical chronicle, but also a reflection on the importance of memory in shaping national identity.

• Thorough analysis of the memory policy of the Second Polish Republic
• Detailed study of historical interpretations by the then elites
• Dependence of interpretation on the situation at home and abroad
• Political, social, and cultural context of national uprisings
• Work based on a master's thesis defended at the University of Warsaw
• The University of Warsaw Publishing House guarantees quality

Aleksei Rogozin's monograph is a valuable source of knowledge for historians, students, and all those interested in the history of Poland and the issues of historical memory. With extraordinary precision and erudition, the author analyzes the memory policy of the Second Polish Republic towards national uprisings and armed struggles from 1794-1864, as well as the figures associated with them. Rogozin proves that it was embedded in a broader political, social, and cultural context and shows the dependence of the interpretation of history by the then state elites on the situation both inside the country and on the international stage. His work allows for a better understanding of how the past influences the present and how we construct our national identity.

This publication shows how the memory of the insurgent movements and the heroism of soldiers was used in the domestic and foreign policy of the Second Polish Republic. The author analyzes which figures and events were particularly emphasized and which were marginalized, and what political and ideological goals these choices pursued. His work makes it possible to understand how the state elites of that time shaped a historical narrative to strengthen the sense of national community and legitimize their rule.

The publications of the University of Warsaw guarantee the highest scientific and editorial quality. The presented monograph is the result of years of research and careful analysis of historical sources. In his work, Aleksei Rogozin uses a wide range of archival materials, press reports from the era, and scientific studies to create a comprehensive and reliable picture of the memory policy of the Second Polish Republic. His work is an important contribution to the study of Polish history and the issues of historical memory.