HYDROTECHNICAL WORKS IN POLAND. THE UPPER SILESIAN CANAL. MONOGRAPH

Discover the fascinating history and unique cultural heritage of the Upper Silesian Canal, a monumental hydrotechnical work from the interwar period. This first monograph of its kind in Poland will take you on a journey through the Kłodnica Valley, from Gliwice to Kędzierzyn-Koźle, showing the richness of technology and history embedded in this extraordinary place. Learn about the economic, propaganda and political fates that shaped this area, and admire the European engineering thought that created this monumental work.

• Unique monograph of the first modern inland canal in Poland.
• Historical outline based on materials from Polish and German archives.
• Presentation of technical works located on the Upper Silesian waterway.
• Numerous archival and contemporary photographs presenting the world of technology.
• Technical and construction inventories of previously underestimated objects.
• Analysis of the cultural heritage embedded in the Kłodnica Valley.
• Monumental architecture of granite locks, bridges and weirs.

This book is not only a record of economic and political history, but above all a tribute to the European hydrotechnical thinking of the interwar period. The Gliwice Canal, as it is called, is a silent witness to history, which combines the monumental architecture of granite locks, numerous bridges, weirs and the legendary Kłodnica dam. It is also an example of the coexistence of modern technology with the relics of the older Kłodnica Canal and the large reservoirs in Dzierżno, creating a unique work of technical culture of extraordinary dimension.

This monograph is the result of a careful analysis of archival materials collected in Poland and Germany. The authors present technical works located on the Upper Silesian waterway, showing elements that shape the unique landscape of the Canal. Numerous archival and contemporary photographs allow the reader to move in time and space, admiring the previously underestimated world of technology. Technical and construction inventories are a valuable source of information for specialists and enthusiasts of engineering history.

Księży Młyn Dom Wydawniczy, the publisher of this publication, is a renowned publishing house specializing in publications in the field of history, culture and technology. Their books are characterized by high editorial and substantive quality, which makes them a valuable source of knowledge for a wide audience. By choosing this book, you invest in a reliable and comprehensive study of the topic, which will certainly enrich your knowledge and perspective.

This book is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of Upper Silesia, hydrotechnology and the cultural heritage of Poland. It is also an excellent gift for lovers of history, engineering and architecture. Let yourself be taken on a fascinating journey through the world of technology and history, discovering the unique beauty of the Upper Silesian Canal.