BEHIND THE SCENES OF THE ORGANIZATION OF UKRAINIAN NATIONALISTS - MAGDALENA GIBIEC

Discover the fascinating history of Ukrainian nationalism in the interwar period. Magdalena Gibiec's book offers a unique insight into the activities of the Organization of Ukrainian Nationalists (OUN) in exile, based on invaluable archival materials. Learn about the inner workings of this controversial organization and its impact on the fate of Central and Eastern Europe.

• The first comprehensive study of OUN activities outside the borders of the Second Polish Republic
• Based on unique correspondence from the Omelan Senyk archive
• Reconstruction of the mechanisms of the organization's functioning
• Analysis of internal and international relations
• Portraits of leading activists and discussion of conflicts
• Behind the scenes of cooperation with the neighbors of the Second Polish Republic
• Lobbying attempts in the West

In the interwar period, nationalism posed a serious challenge to the European order. After World War I, Ukrainian lands found themselves within the borders of several states, which led to the creation of the OUN in 1929. The aim of the organization was to unite Ukrainian lands and achieve independence by all available means. The exile structures of the OUN played a key role in international contacts and the financing of activities.

Magdalena Gibiec's book analyzes the activities of the OUN outside the borders of the Second Polish Republic, based on the correspondence of Omelan Senyk, a high-ranking OUN activist. The author reconstructs the mechanisms of the organization's functioning, analyzes internal and international relations, portrays leading activists, and discusses conflicts between exile and circles in the country. She also presents the behind-the-scenes of cooperation with the neighbors of the Second Polish Republic and lobbying attempts in the West.

Thanks to the in-depth analysis of source materials, critical analysis of letters, and extensive archival research, the book reveals a previously unknown face of Ukrainian nationalism. It presents the OUN as a complex, dynamic, and dependent on international conditions movement. This is a must-read for those interested in the history of Central and Eastern Europe, the functioning of transnational political movements, and the role of archives in reconstructing the past.

The University of Wrocław Publishing House presents this publication in hardcover, with 398 pages in 248x181 mm format. The year of publication is 2025, which makes it the latest publication on the market on this topic.