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Aleksandra Jakubczak: A Guide to Warsaw During the 1905 Revolution Book Discussion

Join author Aleksandra Jakubczak and historian Konrad Schiller to explore Warsaw's 1905 revolution history.

Discover Aleksandra Jakubczak's captivating book, "Przewodnik po Warszawie czasów rewolucji 1905 roku." This event offers an in-depth discussion on Warsaw's vibrant political, social, and multi-ethnic life during the tumultuous 1905 revolution. Explore the historical significance and lasting impact of this period with the author and a historian.

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Exhibition summary

This event presents Aleksandra Jakubczak's book "Przewodnik po Warszawie czasów rewolucji 1905 roku," exploring the political, social, and multi-ethnic life of Warsaw during the 1905 revolution. The discussion will delve into the historical significance of this turbulent period and the author's work.

Curatorial context

This event is part of the Warszawski Fundusz Książki Historycznej 2025 program, featuring a discussion about Aleksandra Jakubczak's recent publication, "Przewodnik po Warszawie czasów rewolucji 1905 roku." The book delves into the vibrant political, social, and multi-ethnic character of Warsaw at the turn of the 20th century, focusing on the events and impact of the 1905 revolution. The discussion will explore the historical context of this first workers' and democratic revolution on Polish lands, which significantly altered Polish society despite not achieving immediate systemic change. It highlights the clandestine activities in workers' homes and student circles, the agitators mobilizing crowds, and the violent response from authorities. The event commemorates the 120th anniversary of the revolution by recalling the daily life of the city, political engagement, and the coexistence of Poles, Jews, and Russians, as well as the role of workers and women inspired by socialist ideas.

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The event is part of a program by m.st. Warszawy and DSH. Specific ticketing or admission details are not provided on this page; visitors are directed to the general program context.

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Featuring Aleksandra Jakubczak, author, and Konrad Schiller, historian and head of the Museum of Wola at the Museum of Warsaw.
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