LVIV BETWEEN THE WARS. A STORY OF CITY LIFE 1918-1939

Discover the fascinating history of Lviv, a city that in the interwar period was full of life and magic. This book will take you on an unforgettable journey through the streets of this extraordinary metropolis, where history intertwines with culture, and tradition with modernity. Travel back in time and feel the atmosphere of Lviv, which has forever been inscribed in the history of Poland.

• Visit the temples of different denominations and discover the cultural richness of the city.
• Shop in the Mikolasch Passage, a meeting place for the elite and a center of trade.
• Visit Krakidały, the no longer existing Jewish quarter, full of secrets and history.
• Watch premieres at the Palace cinema in the company of high society.
• Listen to the Batiar dialogues of Szczepko and Tońko in the original Balak.
• Have scholarly discussions with Banach about the future of Polish mathematics in the "Szkocka" cafe.
• Pay homage to the Lviv Eaglets at the Łyczakowski Cemetery.

Lviv between the wars. A story of city life 1918-1939 is a fascinating journey through time that allows us to understand what life was like in this extraordinary city. The author takes us to places that have forever been inscribed in the history of Lviv, showing its multiculturalism, richness and beauty. This book is not only a story about Lviv, but also about the people who created it and shaped its identity.

The book also contains numerous curiosities and anecdotes that allow us to better understand the spirit of those times. We will learn how a magistrate's janitor became the Head of State, what dangers a visit to a run-down cinema entailed, in which house it was haunted and how Judaism influenced the result of a football match. We will also learn about the most sensational affairs that shook Lviv in the interwar period.

The book is enriched with numerous photographs showing modern Lviv: industrial fairs, trams, shiny new cars, illuminated advertisements and elegantly dressed people. Thanks to them, we can travel back in time and see what life was like in this extraordinary city. The book includes a free supplement - a city plan from 1938, which will help us to get to know the former location of many institutions.

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