THE SILVER ONES ON THE ROAD TO INDEPENDENCE - MICHAŁ KONARSKI, HUBERT RONEK

Discover the fascinating family saga of the Silver Ones, whose fate is intertwined with the turbulent history of Poland, divided between three partitioning powers. This captivating story takes us back to the times of national uprisings, where members of the Silver family cannot remain indifferent to the fate of the homeland. Immerse yourself in the world of the struggle for independence and get to know the fate of extraordinary heroes.

• Family saga against the backdrop of Polish history
• Participation in national uprisings
• Fates of three generations fighting for freedom
• Distant fronts and battles on different continents
• Passions and dreams in times of war
• The power of tradition and the longing for a free Poland

In the novel, we meet grandfather Melchior, who fought in the January Uprising of 1863. Three representatives of the young generation, Kacper, Mikołaj and Jan, also take part in the fight for Poland's independence 120 years after its loss. In the years 1914-1920, each of them follows their own long and winding path to a free Fatherland, fighting on different fronts and battlefields, thousands of kilometers apart from the French fields of Verdun to the Ukrainian Odessa on the Black Sea. Everyone has their passion: horses, cars or aeroplanes. Meanwhile, they all share an Uhlan imagination and a resilience that only the Silver Ones can boast of, in addition to their insurrectionary tradition and hunger for a free Poland passed down from generation to generation. This is the force that eventually unites all the Silver cousins in the ranks of the reborn Polish Army on the eve of one of the most important battles in world history.

The fate of the Silver family is not only a story of struggle, but also a story of passion, dreams and the power of family ties. Their determination and dedication to the homeland are an inspiration for future generations of Poles. Get to know their extraordinary adventures and discover what it meant to be a Pole in times of partition.

This is a captivating story about love for the homeland, sacrifice and unwavering faith in a free Poland. An extraordinary story of a family whose fate has forever been etched in the history of our country. Get to know the fate of the Silver Ones and discover what it means to fight for independence.

Edition: IPN
Pages: 152
Format: 297x210 mm
Year of publication: 2021
Cover: hardcover