The Polish United Workers' Party in the Combine - Paweł Mazur

Discover the fascinating history of the functioning of the communist party in one of the most important industrial plants of the Polish People's Republic. This publication is the culmination of many years of research that sheds new light on the activities of the PUWP in the Lenin Steelworks in Krakow, a plant of strategic importance to the economy of that time. Immerse yourself in the analysis of organizational structures, activists and mechanisms of party control over society, learning the behind-the-scenes of the functioning of the so-called transmission belts.

• In-depth analysis of the activities of the PUWP Factory Committee in the Lenin Steelworks
• Detailed study of Władysław Gomułka's rule
• Presentation of the organizational structure and key party activists
• Analysis of party control over transmission belts transmitting the will of the leadership to society
• Showing the role of members of the Factory Committee as spokesmen and defenders of the PUWP's policy among the steelworkers
• An image of social tensions related to the events of March '68 and December '70
• Rich source material collected over years of research

Paweł Mazur's book is not only a historical chronicle, but also an insightful analysis of the mechanisms of power and the influence of the Communist Party on social and economic life in the Polish People's Republic. Based on a broad source material, the author presents a comprehensive picture of the functioning of the PUWP in one of the most important industrial plants in the country. This publication makes it possible to understand how the Communist Party exercised power, how it controlled society and what its relations with the workers were like.

This publication, published by the Institute of National Remembrance, is a valuable source of knowledge for historians, sociologists and anyone interested in the history of Poland and the functioning of totalitarian systems. Thanks to detailed analyses and rich source material, this book allows for a better understanding of the mechanisms of power, the role of the Communist Party in the social and economic life of the Polish People's Republic, and the relations between power and society. A must-read for anyone who wants to deepen their knowledge of Polish history and understand the functioning of the communist system.

This book is also an important voice in the discussion about the role and place of the Communist Party in the history of Poland. By presenting a comprehensive picture of the functioning of the PUWP in the Lenin Steelworks, the author allows for reflection on the past and understanding the consequences of the communist system for Polish society. It is a read that encourages thinking and reflection on the history of Poland and its impact on the present. The hardcover ensures durability and an elegant look, making it an ideal gift for history enthusiasts.