ARCHIVAL PHOTOS OF WORLD WAR II - TIME OF THE BEASTS IPN

Discover the shocking truth about World War II through unique archival photos. The album "Time of the Beasts" by Adam Pleskaczyński is a monumental work that presents an uncompromising picture of German and Soviet terror in the occupied Polish territories. It is a moving journey through the dark corners of history, showing the cruelty and suffering that affected Poland and its citizens.

• Over 1200 archival photos documenting war crimes.
• The largest collection of photographs showing German and Soviet terror in Poland.
• A picture of the extermination of the Polish intelligentsia and the grim everyday reality of occupied Poland.
• The depiction of mass executions, arrests, and pacifications of Polish villages.
• Documentation of the extermination of the Jewish population, displacements, and deportations to camps.
• The presentation of the functioning of camps and prisons of various types.
• The analysis of the collections of the Archive of the Institute of National Remembrance and other institutions.

The album "Time of the Beasts" is not just a collection of photos, but above all a testimony of history that every Pole should know. It is a reminder of the victims of the war and those who fought for freedom. This publication is the result of the analysis of tens of thousands of photos from the archives of the IPN and other institutions in Poland and abroad. This has created a unique iconographic material that allows for a deeper understanding of those tragic events.

Adam Pleskaczyński, the author of the album, is an outstanding historian and archivist who has devoted many years to researching the history of World War II. His work is not just a collection of facts, but above all an attempt to understand the motivations of the perpetrators and the suffering of the victims. The album "Time of the Beasts" is his most important work, which has forever entered the history of Polish historiography.

This book is extremely important for the education of the young generation. It allows for understanding the history of Poland in a more emotional and personal way. The photos contained in the album are a strong message that remains in the memory for a long time. It is a must-read for anyone who wants to know the truth about World War II and how much it affected the fate of Poland.

"Time of the Beasts" is a book that should be in every Polish library. It is a testimony of history that should never be forgotten. This album is a tribute to the victims of the war and to those who fought for freedom. It is also a warning to future generations not to allow the repetition of such terrible events.

Technical data:

Pages: 496

Format: 266x356 mm

Binding: hardcover

Year of publication: 2025

Publisher: IPN