Historian Andrzej Chwalba Discusses 'Maj 1926': The Coup That Wasn't Supposed to Happen in Polish History

This event features historian Andrzej Chwalba discussing his book 'Maj 1926. Zamach, którego miało nie być' (May 1926. The coup that was not supposed to happen). The discussion will delve into the atmosphere leading up to and the progression of the 1926 coup d'état in Poland. The meeting will be moderated by Karolina Lewicka.

The Dom Spotkań z Historią (History Meeting House) is hosting a special event centered around historian Andrzej Chwalba's latest book, 'Maj 1926. Zamach, którego miało nie być' (May 1926. The coup that was not supposed to happen). This significant historical monograph, published by Czarne, explores the atmosphere preceding Józef Piłsudski's coup d'état and the events of the coup itself in May 1926. The event provides an opportunity for attendees to engage directly with the author and understand the historical context of this pivotal moment in Polish history, questioning whether the coup was inevitable. The discussion will be led by Karolina Lewicka, guiding the conversation through the book's exploration of the armed seizure of power that overthrew the government of Wincenty Witos and President Stanisław Wojciechowski, leading to the rise of the 'sanacja' camp associated with Józef Piłsudski. Visitors will gain insights into the complex political landscape of the time and the factors that contributed to this critical historical event.

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