WŁADYSŁAW KONOPCZYŃSKI 1880-1952 - PIOTR BILIŃSKI

Discover the fascinating biography of Władysław Konopczyński, the father of modern historiography of the 18th century. Immerse yourself in the extraordinary life of a researcher, political activist, and teacher. Learn about his unyielding attitude towards imposed Marxism and his steadfastness in the face of persecution in the Polish People's Republic.

• Founding father of modern historiography of the 18th century
• Expert on the archives of that period on an unprecedented scale
• Author of over 60 scientific books
• Creator of the Polish Biographical Dictionary
• Supervisor of 46 doctoral students
• Political activist of the National Democracy
• Teacher at the Secret Jagiellonian University

Władysław Konopczyński is a figure who has permanently inscribed himself in the history of Polish science and culture. His research work, covering the archives of the 18th century, is unprecedented. As the author of over 60 scientific books and the creator of the Polish Biographical Dictionary, Konopczyński made an enormous contribution to the development of Polish historiography. His activity was not limited to scientific work alone. He was also an active political activist of the National Democracy and a member of the Sejm of the Second Polish Republic.

Piotr Biliński, the author of this extensive biography, devoted many years to the in-depth study of Konopczyński's Diary (167 notebooks), which forms the chronological framework of the book. Also impressive is the amount of facts that Biliński collected, searching for traces of Konopczyński in archives from Krakow to London. Thanks to his work, we can learn not only about the professional life, but also about the personal aspects of the life of this outstanding historian.

The biography of Władysław Konopczyński is not only a story about the life of one man, but also a testimony to the turbulent times in which he had to live and create. His attitude, steadfastness, and dedication to science are an inspiration for future generations of historians. This book is a must-read for all those who want to deepen their knowledge of the history of Poland and its outstanding figures.

Dr. habil. Piotr Biliński, associate professor at the Faculty of International and Political Studies of the Jagiellonian University, is a historian of historiography, science and culture, as well as a researcher of the history of Poland in the 19th and 20th centuries. Author of the biographies of Feliks Koneczny, Stanisław Kutrzeba and the monograph of the Moszyński family of the Nałęcz coat of arms. Member of the Polish Historical Society, the Polish Political Science Association and the Historiographical Society. He also publishes in Kwartalnik Historyczny, Dzieje Najnowsze, Odrodzenie i Reformacja w Polsce and Acta Poloniae Historica.