PAWIAK. POLITICAL PRISON 1880-1915 - ANDRZEJ OSSIBACH-BUDZYŃSKI

Discover the fascinating history of Pawiak, a political prison in Warsaw, in the years 1880-1915. Andrzej Ossibach-Budzyński's book is a pioneering study that fills a gap in Polish historiography. The author, drawing on a rich source base, presents the history of this place in the Tsarist era, showing the fate of political prisoners and the realities of life behind the walls.

• Pioneering study of the history of Pawiak as a political prison.
• Excellent source base, including archives, memoirs and document editions.
• Comprehensive bibliography, which is a separate value of the publication.
• Comprehensive use of sources, which is visible in the extensive footnotes.
• Narration based on archives, which gives the work a pioneering character.
• Good language and fast-paced narration, making reading accessible.
• Extensive source query conducted in Warsaw archives.

Dr. Andrzej Ossibach-Budzyński's work is the result of years of research and thorough analysis of archival materials. The author reached 13 document groups, prison reports and reports, writings of prisoners, legal and illegal correspondence. He examined several thousand archival files, which proves his thorough research, insight and diligence. This book is an invaluable source of knowledge for historians, students and anyone interested in the history of Poland.

This publication is an important contribution to research on the history of Poland in the period of partitions. The author piously recreates the realities of prison life, showing both the suffering of prisoners and their struggle for survival. This book is also a testimony to the courage and determination of those who fought for the freedom of Poland. Thanks to this publication, we can better understand the past of our country and honor those who sacrificed their lives for its independence.

The book "Pawiak. Political Prison 1880-1915" is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of Poland and Warsaw. The author, Andrzej Ossibach-Budzyński, has created a work that will permanently enter Polish historiography. This publication is not only a reliable scientific study, but also a moving story about people who fought for the freedom and independence of Poland. We recommend it to everyone who wants to better understand the past of our country and honor the heroes of those times.

Technical data: Pages: 454, Format: 168x243 mm, Year of publication: 2016, Binding: hardcover, Publisher: ASPRA.