TITHE: CHURCH, POWER AND WEALTH IN OLD POLAND

Immerse yourself in a fascinating journey through the history of Poland, discovering the role of the Church in shaping the fate of the Republic. Learn about the behind-the-scenes of the alliance of throne and altar, the wealth of the clergy and its impact on social life. Was the Church just an institution of faith or a giant manor?

• Shocking answers to questions about the role of the Church in old Poland
• Taboo-free image of the clergy entangled in power and luxury
• History of debauchery, exploitation and almost divine arrogance
• Rich description of life in the cassock, which followed its own rules
• Solid sources that make this book a fascinating and necessary read
• Captivating story about the Church in pre-partition Poland

"Tithe" is the last part of the trilogy of bestselling books by Kamil Janicki about the history of the first Republic of Poland. The author, known for titles such as "Pańszczyzna" and "Warcholstwo", this time takes on the topic of the Church in old Poland. Janicki is not afraid of difficult questions and controversial theses, presenting a taboo-free image of the clergy entangled in power, luxury and other worldly temptations.

The book tells about the wealth of the Church, which overshadowed the wealth of the king and nobility, about bishops and secular magnates connected by wealth, splendor and power inaccessible to others. The author analyzes what threatened for absence from mass, why baptismal fonts were always locked and why celibacy was introduced. The answers to these questions may shock and force reflection on the role of the Church in the history of Poland.

"Tithe" is not only a story of debauchery, exploitation and almost divine arrogance, but also a rich description of life in the cassock, which followed its own rules and cannot be judged according to modern norms and expectations. Kamil Janicki does not tell you to take anything for granted, his book is based on solid sources that make it not only a fascinating, but also a necessary read for anyone who wants to know the true face of the pre-partition Church.

The book is published in hardcover, in 212x157 mm format. Year of publication: 2025. Publisher: Czwarta Strona. Number of pages: 0.