Launch of the fourth volume of “Łódź Through the Ages” on July 19, covering the city’s history from 1945-2024.
The fourth volume of the monumental monograph “Łódź Through the Ages. The History of the City, 1945-2024” will premiere on Friday at the Mirror Hall of the Museum of the City of Łódź. This volume covers the post-World War II era through to 2024, detailing the city’s journey through the realities of the Polish People’s Republic and the transformations since 1989.
Event Details
The launch event will take place on July 19 at 5 PM at Ogrodowa Street 15. Attendees will include the book’s authors, who are esteemed researchers from the University of Łódź. This project celebrates the city’s 600th anniversary and involves over a hundred experts from various fields.
Authors and Content
Prominent contributors to this volume include Prof. Krzysztof Lesiakowski, Prof. Wioletta Kazimierska-Jerzyk, Prof. Piotr Szukalski, and Dr. Ewa Kacprzyk. The discussion will be moderated by historian and journalist Dr. Grzegorz Mnich. The book delves into political changes, urban transformations, economic conditions, cultural and academic development, and everyday life in Łódź.
Narrative Highlights
Special “capsules” within the text add engaging biographical details and illustrations. The book seeks to redefine the city’s development paths in the 21st century, harkening back to its days as the “promised land.”