"Black Republic. From the Xth to the 21st century". past of Poland according to Prof. Wojciecha Polak
date:19 March 2024 Editor: Anna
The latest book by 1 of the most prominent Polish historians, Prof. Wojciech Polak, entitled “Black of the Republic. From the 10th to the 21st century” (White Raven edition) takes us on a journey for a 1000 years of colourful, dramatic and inspiring events that shaped our nation. Prof. Polak, with a passion worthy of master of his profession, evokes key events, showing the tremendous wealth and complexity of our history.
Without history, there is no patriotism. The respect and love of the Homeland requires the realization that we have grown out of generations that Poland built, loved, fought for Poland, and raised it from ruins if necessary. As Poles, we have a commitment not only to modern ones, but besides to our ancestors to decision Poland into the next generations. It is our work to convey cognition and educate in the spirit of pride about being a Pole.
Reaching the “Black Republic”, anyone who wishes to learn about the past of Poland throughout its past has this possibility.
In order to describe in 1 volume what has happened in the Republic over the eleven centuries, the author had to put his own accents and present individual preferences. He had to choose from a immense amount of interesting and crucial events and characters. The prof. frequently cites statements by witnesses of key events, which makes the message even more authentic. Prof. Wojciech Polak's book encourages a deeper insight into our history, so the author writes in the introduction: “The past of Poland is wonderful, colorful, instructive; it is worth learning about it, it is worth sharing cognition about it with our children. Undoubtedly, the epochal work in this field is the multivolume past of Poland by Prof. Andrzej Nowak, which for respective years has besides been successively published by the White Raven – let this book be a kind of encouragement to deepen the cognition of our Homeland".
The author, himself arrogant of the past of the Polish nation, explains how this attitude is crucial to the full community. At a time erstwhile we have a return to a disgraceful policy of shame in political and social life, erstwhile past lessons in schools are to be dramatically truncated, “Black Republic” becomes a civic textbook of Polish past from the birth of statehood in the 10th century to the latest times.
This book is not only a journey through time, but besides an inspiring message about national pride and the importance of learning about your past. In the face of increasing challenges and attempts to blur the historical memory, the “Black Republic of Poland” is simply a key origin of cognition for all those who want to better realize Poland's path. It is besides an appeal to future generations not to forget the roots and experiences of their people. The large asset of the book is the beautiful, carefully selected illustrations depicting the drama of past eras, which not only facilitate understanding, but besides add an aesthetic dimension to reading. The “Black Republic” is not only a journey through history, but besides an inspiration for a deeper knowing and appreciation of the heritage of our Homeland. The value of this book exceeds the limits of time and centuries, inspiring and teaching both present and in the future.
Prof. Wojciech Polak "Black of the Republic. From the Xth to the 21st century", Wyd. Biały Kruk, 504, format 16.5 x 23.5 cm, hardcover.
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