In 1922, voters in the newly created Republic of Poland democratically elected their first president, Gabriel Narutowicz. Within hours, bloody riots erupted in Warsaw, and within a week the president was assassinated. As Paul Brykczynski tells this gripping story, he explores the complex role of antisemitism, nationalism, and violence in Polish politics between the two World Wars.
The narrative delves into the complex interplay of antisemitism, nationalism, and political violence in Poland during the interwar period. It highlights the pivotal events surrounding the 1922 assassination of the first democratically elected president, illustrating how these themes shaped the political landscape and societal tensions of the time. Through this historical lens, the book offers a profound examination of the forces that influenced Poland's trajectory between the two World Wars.