RYSZARD JAMKA PANÓW PIŁĄ. THREE LEGENDS ABOUT JAKUB SZELI

Discover the fascinating story of Jakub Szela, a figure shrouded in legends and controversies. Who was this man really? A bloody murderer, a fighter for the rights of peasants, or a symbol of class struggle? Immerse yourself in the story of a falsified history and discover the three main legends that have survived to this day.

• Get to know the three different faces of Jakub Szela.
• Discover the behind-the-scenes of the struggle for historical memory.
• Immerse yourself in the story of an appropriated Polish past.
• Find out why there was no place for peasants and their leader in history.
• Analyze how the nobility, peasants and communists shaped the legend of Szela.
• Discover why the figure of Szela still arouses controversy.

Panów piłą. Three Legends about Jakub Szeli is a captivating story about how history is manipulated and used for political purposes. In his book, Ryszard Jamka analyzes the three main legends that have grown around the figure of Jakub Szela, the leader of the peasant uprising in Galicia in 1846. The author shows how the nobility, peasants and communists used the figure of Szela to pursue their own interests, creating different, often contradictory narratives.

This book is not only a biography of Szela, but also a fascinating analysis of Polish history and culture. Jamka shows that in Polish history and culture there has never been a place for peasants and their most famous leader. This book is an attempt to restore historical justice and give a voice to those who have been marginalized and forgotten for centuries.

Ryszard Jamka is a historian and publicist, author of many books and articles devoted to Polish history. In his work, he focuses on social and political issues, analyzing the mechanisms of power and manipulation. His books are characterized by thoroughness, insight and an innovative approach to history.

Marginesy Publishing House is a renowned publishing house specializing in the publication of non-fiction literature, biographies and reports. The publishing house cares about the high editorial and graphic quality of its books, cooperating with the best authors and translators.

Technical data:

Pages: 472

Format: 159x232 mm

Year of publication: 2023

Binding: hardcover