THE BIRTH OF SOLIDARITY IN LOWER SILESIA - ŁUKASZ KAMIŃSKI, GRZEGORZ WALIGÓRA

Discover the fascinating story of the birth of one of the most important social movements in post-war Poland. This book takes us back to August 1980, when the idea of solidarity began to sprout in Lower Silesia, which was soon to change the course of history. It is a story of courage, determination and the common pursuit of freedom.

• Groundbreaking events of August 1980 in Lower Silesia.
• Behind the scenes of the strikes at Bus Depot No. VII in Wrocław.
• The genesis of a mass social movement that united Poles.
• The impact of Solidarity on political and social changes in Poland.
• Popular science series published by the IPN Branch in Wrocław and Ossolineum.
• Detailed historical study by Łukasz Kamiński and Grzegorz Waligóra.

The book "The Birth of Solidarity in Lower Silesia" is the first volume in a new popular science series that aims to bring the history of this important social movement closer to readers. The authors, Łukasz Kamiński and Grzegorz Waligóra, based on extensive source materials, present the behind-the-scenes of the strikes that took place in Lower Silesia in August 1980. They pay particular attention to the events at Bus Depot No. VII in Wrocław, where a strike began on August 26, which quickly spread throughout the region.

This publication is not only a detailed historical study, but also a fascinating story about people who dared to oppose the communist government. It is a story of determination, solidarity and the common pursuit of freedom. This book helps to understand how a mass social movement was born from local strikes, which united Poles and contributed to the fall of communism.

Published by the IPN Branch in Wrocław and Ossolineum, this book guarantees a high level of content and historical reliability. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of Poland and wants to better understand the genesis of Solidarity.

Technical data:

Number of pages: 152

Cover: paperback

Format: 148x211 mm

Year of publication: 2025