EDUCATIONAL AND CULTURAL ASPECTS OF TRAVEL FROM POLISH LANDS

Discover the fascinating world of travel from an educational and cultural perspective! This book is a true treasure trove of knowledge about how travel shaped Polish elites and influenced the development of society. Immerse yourself in the stories of past voyages and their countless consequences.

• Interdisciplinary view of travel in the modern era
• Analysis of travels undertaken by Polish elites
• Discussion on the organization, course and consequences of travel
• Insight into the education of young nobles and magnates
• Evolution of styles and travel models
• Acquisition of knowledge and life experiences during voyages
• Entertainment and inspiration from travel

The presented volume shows from various perspectives the educational and cultural aspects of travel from Polish lands to Western Europe in the modern era. The studies gathered in it are an attempt at a new, interdisciplinary look at the numerous travels undertaken by representatives of Polish elites and to initiate a discussion on many issues related to their organization, course and consequences both for the travelers themselves and for entire communities.

In the Baroque era, foreign travel became a fundamental stage of education supplementing the education received in domestic schools and colleges, and successive generations of young nobles and magnates set off to foreign lands. In subsequent centuries, the motives prompting Poles to embark on long journeys changed, but the largest cities of the continent invariably remained the destination of young students, scientists and artists from Polish lands. Styles and models of traveling were constantly evolving, but in the modern era, foreign voyages invariably allowed to gain valuable knowledge, brought rich life experiences and provided excellent entertainment. Historia Iagellonica is a publishing house that cares about the highest quality of publications, offering readers access to reliable knowledge and inspiring content.

This book is not only a collection of studies, but also an invitation to reflect on the role of travel in shaping cultural and educational identity. Allow yourself a journey through time and space, discovering the wealth of experiences and knowledge that foreign voyages bring. Ideal reading for lovers of history, culture and travel!

Specification: Pages: 401, Format: 169x245 mm, Year of publication: 2025, Binding: hardcover, Publisher: Historia Iagellonica.