THE LAST SALON OF THE POLISH PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC - ANDRZEJ CHWALBA

Travel back in time to Krakow during the Polish People's Republic and discover the fascinating story of Count Franciszek Xawery Pusłowski, an eccentric diplomat, translator, poet, and art collector. His salon was a meeting place for aristocrats, artists, athletes, and leading Polish and foreign politicians, including US President Herbert Hoover. Discover a world full of anecdotes, curiosities, and previously unknown documents.

• Colorful story about the life of Count Pusłowski
• Light and anecdotal style of the author
• Interesting photo gallery and unknown documents
• Presentation of the customs of that era
• Meetings with prominent figures from the world of politics and culture
• Published in an elegant paperback cover

The book "The Last Salon of the Polish People's Republic" by Andrzej Chwalba is a fascinating journey through time that allows us to better understand the realities of life in Poland before and after the war. The author presents with extraordinary lightness and humor the fate of Count Franciszek Xawery Pusłowski, a man of many talents and passions, whose salon in Krakow was a meeting place for intellectual and political elites.

Count Pusłowski was an extremely colorful and eccentric figure. His life was full of adventures and surprises, and his salon was a place where different worlds and ideas intersected. In the book, we find many anecdotes and curiosities from the life of the Count, as well as descriptions of the customs and historical events of that time. The author also introduces us to the figures who visited Pusłowski's salon, including artists, athletes, and politicians.

The book is supplemented by a rich gallery of photos and previously unknown documents, which allow us to get to know the world of Count Pusłowski and his era even better. It is a must-read for all lovers of history, culture, and art, as well as for those who want to better understand the realities of life in Poland in the 20th century. The Scientific Publishing House PWN guarantees high editorial and substantive quality.

Andrzej Chwalba, the author of the book, is a respected historian and publicist specializing in the history of Poland in the 20th century. His works are characterized by reliability, insight, and accessible language. Thanks to his book, we can travel back in time and feel the atmosphere of Count Pusłowski's Krakow salon, a place that has forever been inscribed in the history of Polish culture.