THE BLACK LEGEND OF MIRANDA

The book "The Black Legend of Miranda" is an insightful analysis of the fate of Polish refugees in Spain during World War II. Discover unknown facts about the internment camp in Miranda de Ebro and its impact on the lives of thousands of Poles. Learn the dramatic stories that lie behind the walls of this place.

• The first analysis of the complicated fate of Poles in the Miranda de Ebro camp
• Use of source materials from 56 archives and libraries
• Detailed study based on Polish, Spanish and other foreign sources
• History of 1,700 Poles who passed through the camp
• A book about an important but often overlooked episode of World War II

Neutral Spain, after the defeat of France, became an important transit state for approximately 15,000 Polish military and civilian refugees. The internment camp in Miranda de Ebro, located in Castile, quickly gained a bad reputation. This publication is the first detailed analysis of the fate of the Poles who passed through it.

The authors of the study drew on a wealth of source materials collected in 56 archives and libraries in Poland, Spain, France, Great Britain, Germany, Portugal, Russia and the United States. Thanks to this, it was possible to reconstruct a complete picture of life in the camp, as well as the circumstances that led to its creation.

The book "The Black Legend of Miranda" is not only the history of the camp, but above all the story of people who, in the face of war, sought refuge and hope for a better tomorrow. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of Poland and World War II.

Edition: Year of publication: 2022, cover: paperback, number of pages: 1002, format: 240x173 mm, Publisher: Rhythm