KRAKOW 1990. AT THE TURN OF EPOCHS - JACEK PURCHLA

Travel back in time to Krakow in 1990, a fascinating period of political and social transformation. Jacek Purchla's book "Krakow 1990. At the Turn of Epochs" is not only a chronicle of events, but above all a personal account of a participant and witness of those days. Learn about the behind-the-scenes of the emerging local government, the challenges facing the city, and the portraits of the people who shaped the new reality.

• Unique perspective on the history of Krakow from the perspective of the city's vice president
• Detailed analysis of political and social changes during the period of transition
• Rich source of knowledge about the emerging local government in Poland
• Personal memories and reflections of the author, enriched with unique materials
• Portraits of people who played a key role in the transformation of Krakow
• Fascinating story about a city that faced new challenges
• Engaging reading for anyone interested in the history of Poland and Krakow

Jacek Purchla, the author of the book, is an outstanding historian, urban researcher and politician. As the vice president of Krakow in the 1990s, he had a direct impact on shaping the new reality. His book is not only an account of the events of that time, but also a deep reflection on the transformation processes and the challenges facing the city. The author passionately describes Krakow as a subject of history and an object of scientific research, showing its rich history and culture.

The book "Krakow 1990. At the Turn of Epochs" is a must-read for anyone who wants to understand the processes of political and social transformation in Poland. It is also a fascinating story about Krakow, a city with a rich history and culture, which in the 1990s faced new challenges. The author passionately describes the city as a subject of history and an object of scientific research, showing its unique character and atmosphere.

This publication is not only a chronicle of events, but above all a personal account of a participant and witness of those days. Learn about the behind-the-scenes of the emerging local government, the challenges facing the city, and the portraits of the people who shaped the new reality. The book captivates with the regular interweaving of several threads: the personal with the impersonal, private life with public life, scientific with political. It is a story about people of various formats who suddenly faced completely new challenges, full of juicy characteristics and extensive quotes from unique sources saved and preserved by the Author.

From the review by prof. Waldemar Łazuga: "Jacek Purchla is an emanation of Krakow's spirit. He not only loves Krakow, but also knows how to talk about it".