Polish History Collection

Josef Pilsudski, 1867-1935

General assembly (Parliament or Stejm) of the kingdom of Poland meets to pass legislation. 1506
529182 General assembly (Parliament or Stejm) of the kingdom of Poland meets to pass legislation. 1506; Universal History Archive/UIG.

The burning of Jews in Germany shown in a coloured woodblock illustration from Liber Chronicarum
529179 The burning of Jews in Germany shown in a coloured woodblock illustration from Liber Chronicarum (The Nuremberg Chronicle) By Hartmann Schedel(1493) ; Universal History Archive/UIG.

The Polish oath, song of the Polish lancers, c. 1830 (litho)
REV382407 The Polish oath, song of the Polish lancers, c.1830 (litho) by French School, (19th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris, France; (add.info.: le serment polonais)

marshall Josef Pilsudski on the Poniatowski Bridge, Warsaw, 12 May 1926, during the May Coup d etat. Also present (right) is At right is General Gustaw Orlicz-Dreszer

King Stephan IV Batory besieging Pskov in 1581 (oil on canvas)
BAL244822 King Stephan IV Batory besieging Pskov in 1581 (oil on canvas) by Bryullov, Karl Pavlovich (1799-1852); 482x675 cm; Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow

Communist Party conference in Warsaw on July 3, 1949

Boleslaw Bierut 1892 - 1956. Polish Communist leader. President of Poland 1947 - 1952

Ignacy Jan Paderewski 1860 - 1941. Polish pianist, diplomat, Prime Minister of Poland

Frederic Francois Chopin, 1810 - 1849), Polish composer and pianist. portrait by Eugene Delacroix

The Prudential Buildin in ruins, Warsaw Photo taken in 1945. World War II
The Prudential Buildin in ruins, Warsaw Photo taken in 1945.World War II

Wojciech Jaruzelski born 1923former Commander-in-chief of the communist Polish Peoples Army and the chairman of the Polish United Workers Party from 1981 to 1989, head of state from 1985 to 1990

German soldiers in Warsaw 1939 after the invasion of Poland in World war II

Wladyslaw Raczkiewicz 1885-1947 Polish politician. President of the Polish government in exile from 1939 until his death in 1947

General Wladyslaw Sikorski, the Polish Premier and Commander-in chief (1881 - 1943) The last visit to Gibraltar of General Sikorski before his death, 4 July, 1943

Thaddeus Kosciusko, tied to a litter, refusing sword offered by Catherine II following unsuccessful rebellion that led to partition of Poland

Soviet Foreign Commissar Vyacheslav Molotov signs the German-Soviet nonaggression pact: Joachim von Ribbentrop and Josef Stalin stand behind him. Moscow, August 23. 1939.World War II

Battle of the Bzura. Polish cavalry in Sochaczew in 1939. World War II
Battle of the Bzura. Polish cavalry in Sochaczew in 1939.World War II

Kosciusko and the Polish nobles obtaining their liberty by the generosity of the Emperor Paul I. Andrzej Tadeusz Kojaciuszko 1746 - 1817

The tomb of Kosciusko at West Point. Currier & Ives print (between 1856 and 1907). Andrzej Tadeusz Kojaciuszko 1746 - 1817) was a Polish-Lithuanian military leader during the Kojaciuszko Uprising

Election of Stanislaw Leszczyjaski in 1704. Stanislaw I Leszczyjaski (1677 - 1766) King of the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth

Unknown painter known as The Master of the Battle of Orsha 1524-1530 The Battle in 1514, was part of a long series of Russo-Lithuanian Wars

Jan Pawel Sapieha (1609-1665) was a Polish-Lithuanian nobleman

Prince Michal Kazimierz Radziwill (1625-1680) Polish-Lithuanian noble

Stefan Czarniecki (1599-1665) Polish Lithuanian Commonwealth general and nobleman

Sigismund and Barbara of Celje at the Council of Constance In 1414 to settle the Western Schism. Sigismund 1368 -1437) was King of Hungary and Croatia1387 to 1437

Sigismund III Vasa 1566 - 1632 King of Poland

Jan Zamoyski (1542-1605), Polish-Lithuanian nobleman, magnate

Melon seller in a fruit stall at a market in Samarkand (Uzbekistan). By Sergey Mikhaylovich Prokudin-Gorsky 1863 - 1944, Russian photographer

dedication to the king of Poland Sigismund II Augustus I in The Counsellor the first English translation of Wawrzyniec Grzymala Gojalickis De optimo senatore.(1598)

Adoption of the Polish Constitution of May 3, 1791. King Stanislaus Augustus entering St Johns Cathedral to swear in the new national constitution

The Battle of Grunwald (1st Battle of Tannenberg) July 15, 1410. king Jogaila (Wladyslaw II Jagiello) led Kingdom of Poland

King Jan Sobieski defeating the Turkish army in Vienna -Ausschnitt (1883) Jan Matejko (1838-1893)

General assembly (Parliament or Stejm) of the kingdom of Poland meets to pass legislation. 1506

Tadeusz Rejtan protesting against the partition treaty and immortalized in the painting by Jan Matejko (1838-1893) The Partition Sejm was a Parliament in session from 1773 to 1776 in

The Battle of Grunwald (1st Battle of Tannenberg) July 15, 1410. king Jogaila (Wladyslaw II Jagiello) led Kingdom of Poland

Wladyslaw II Jagiello King of Poland (1362-1434)

Stanislaw II August Poniatowski 1732 - 1798. King and Grand Duke of the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth (1764-95) painted by Marcello Bacciarelli

Color photo of a workshop in Russia 1910 by Sergey Mikhaylovich Prokudin-Gorsky 1863 - 1944, Russian photographer. He is known for his pioneering work in colour photography of early 20th-century

The burning of Jews in Germany shown in a coloured woodblock illustration from Liber Chronicarum (The Nuremberg Chronicle) By Hartmann Schedel(1493)

Nicolaus Copernicus (19 February 1473 - 24 May 1543) was the first astronomer to formulate a comprehensive heliocentric cosmology

Portrait of Jan III Sobieski, c. 1685 Jan Sobieski (1518 - 1564) King of Poland and Grand Duke of Lithuania (1699 - 1699)

Agrippa Hull (1759-1848}African American who fought with Tadeusz Kojaciuszko in the American Revolutionary War

Stefan Batory king of Poland on anonymous plate before 1586 born 1533, died 1586. prince of Transylvania (1571-76) and king of Poland (1575-86)

Adam Naruszewicz (1733-1796) Polish nobleman, poet, historian, and Bishop of Smolensk

Photo from Jurgen Stroop Report to Heinrich Himmler 1943. Jewish women captured with weapons
Photo from Jurgen Stroop Report to Heinrich Himmler 1943.Jewish women captured with weapons

Kosciuszko walked into the synagogue in Krakow and asked the Jews to help with the uprising. He promised that the Jews would be treated equally in Poland after the revolution

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"Unveiling the Rich Tapestry of Polish History: From Josef Pilsudski to Frederic Chopin" Step into the captivating world as we embark on a journey through time. Our first stop takes us to the life and legacy of Josef Pilsudski, a prominent figure from 1867 to 1935 who played a pivotal role in shaping Poland's destiny. Flipping through the pages of "Poland and its heroes in the last fight for freedom, " we discover tales that echo with bravery and resilience. The title page itself serves as an invitation to delve deeper into Poland's heroic struggles for independence. As we turn another page, our ears are filled with the resounding melody of "The Polish Oath, " sung passionately by the Polish lancers in lithographic form dating back to c. 1830. This anthem encapsulates their unwavering dedication towards their beloved homeland. A striking oil painting transports us back to 1581 when King Stephan IV Batory laid siege upon Pskov, showcasing Poland's military might during this historic event. Fast forward to July 3, 1949, where Warsaw witnessed an important gathering at the Communist Party conference. This momentous occasion marked a significant chapter in Poland's political landscape under Boleslaw Bierut's leadership as he served as President from 1947-1952. Speaking of leaders, Ignacy Jan Paderewski emerges as not only a virtuoso pianist but also a diplomat and Prime Minister who left an indelible mark on Poland between 1860 and 1941. His contributions resonated far beyond his musical prowess, leaving behind an enduring legacy. And how can one discuss Polish history without mentioning Frederic Francois Chopin? This renowned composer and pianist captivated audiences worldwide with his enchanting melodies throughout his short yet impactful life from 1810-1849.