FOLDER OF FR. HENRYK JANKOWSKI SB AGENTS - PETER RAINA

In June 1987, John Paul II was to visit Poland for the third time. It was a time when the country was completely different and completely different people were in power. Peter Raina's book is not only a record of a few months preceding this pilgrimage, but above all a story about the work of people serving the system at that time, written by themselves in secret reports and orders.

• Behind the scenes of SB operations during the Polish People's Republic
• History of surveillance of the Catholic Church in Poland
• Fascinating insight into the working methods of intelligence services
• Documentation of the activities of SB agents against Fr. Henryk Jankowski
• Horrifying and funny moments in the activities of the communist system
• Analysis of the motivations and price of betrayal in those days
• Detailed description of SB operations in the context of John Paul II's visit

This book horrifies, fascinates and sometimes even amuses, showing how many human talents were wasted by a system that devoted enormous forces and resources to tracking, surveillance and infiltration of the church and believers. Reading this book, you can understand how an ordinary priest from Gdańsk could put secret and open police forces on their feet and what price was paid for betrayal. It is a story about the mutual penetration of worlds, about pastoral work in the shadow of surveillance.

Peter Raina, the author of the book, is a historian and publicist who has been researching the archives of special services for years. His work is based on documents, reports and notifications, which makes it extremely credible and valuable for everyone interested in the history of Poland during the Polish People's Republic. The von Borowiecky publishing house, known for its historical publications, guarantees high editorial and substantive quality of the book.

Folder of Fr. Henryk Jankowski SB Agents is a must-read for anyone who wants to understand the mechanisms of the communist system in Poland and the role of the Catholic Church in those days. This book allows you to look at history from the perspective of people who were directly involved in these events, both on the side of the authorities and the Church.