TRANSFORMATION AND ARCHIVES. FROM SECRET TO PUBLIC - COLLECTIVE WORK

The book "Transformation and Archives. From Secret to Public..." is a fascinating journey through the transformation process that the Institute of National Remembrance has undergone in recent years. It is a story about access to knowledge, the fight against censorship, and the pursuit of historical truth. This publication is an invaluable source of information for anyone interested in the history of Poland and the processes of systemic transformation.

• In-depth analysis of changes in the IPN
• Detailed information about archives and their accessibility
• Insightful look at the process of verification and verification
• Collective work of outstanding historians and experts
• Rich source of knowledge about the history of Poland after 1944
• Legal analysis of transformation processes
• Case study on dealing with communism

The Institute of National Remembrance, over the past quarter of a century, has undergone significant transformations, evolving in the scope of its statutory tasks. Initially, it focused on collecting, managing and making available materials of state security authorities, conducting scientific research and educational activities, as well as investigating Nazi and communist crimes. Over time, its competences included issues of verification, searching for burial places of those who died in the struggle for independence and commemorating historical events.

This book is an attempt at a comprehensive reckoning with communism, analyzing the issue of securing the archives of state security authorities and enabling the public to have broad access to them. It was these issues that focused public discussions on verification, verification and responsibility for the repressions of the communist regime. This publication is not only a valuable source of knowledge, but also a contribution to the further debate on the history of Poland and its impact on the present.

This publication, published by the IPN in 2025, has 408 pages and has a format of 170x242 mm. Bound in a softcover brochure, it is the ideal combination of accessible form and rich content. It is a must-read for anyone who wants to deepen their knowledge of the history of Poland and the processes of systemic transformation. This book is not only a source of information, but also an inspiration to reflect on the past and its impact on the present.