New from DiG Publishing

Alternative Teaching of Foreign Languages in the 20^th Century, Method of Suggestion, Barbara Anisimowicz

Warsaw 2000, edition I, pp. 157, format B5, price PLN 20,00; ISBN 83-7181-142-X

A treatise on the method of suggestion – one of the alternative methods of learning foreign languages in comparison with traditional and other selected alternative methods. The science of suggestion is a complete concept of learning a foreign language, regarding psychological processes of the creation of the communicative competence. It emphasizes emotional and creative skills of our psychics, strengthening motivations and helping the process of learning, which is considered as a part of a spiritual development of a human being.

Edward Kołodziej (re-edition), format B5; ISSN 0494-9986

Resumption after several years of the periodical co-edited with the Head Office of State Archives. It presents important source documents from the collection of the Archive of New Records and articles on different aspects of archival work.

• Volume 4(26), Warsaw 2000, edition I

This volume includes articles about Stalin’s cultural model introduced to villages, an attitude of the clergy towards the Stockholm Appeal, activities of the Socialist Youth Society and intervention of the Warsaw Treaty Army in Czechoslovakia in 1968.
Moreover, the miscellany include sources concerning: the activity of the Polish Maritime Courts in Great Britain; the Society of Polish Patriots; the Polish Committee of National Liberation; problems of riots with participation of members of the young men’s labor brigade “Service to Poland”; the use of undue authority by the Civic Militia.
It also includes information about archival resources of selected Polish and foreign (e.g. Mexican) archives.

Catalogue no. 0057

Warsaw 2000, edition I, pp. 370, ills. 38, format A5, price PLN 48,00; ISBN 83-7181-161-6

Collection of essays by an outstanding Polish philologist, editor, bibliophile and lover and expert in the City of Warsaw, divided into: Literary Walks, Profiles and Portraits, Literary Puzzles, Varsaviana and About Myself. According to the Author, “something enchanting or magic peers out” of each unit – whether it is a walk along the Royal Road, Mazowiecka Street, or stories about Julian Wołoszynowski or Adam Mauersberger, or about himself, resolving complicated textual and interpretative puzzles.

Catalogue no. 0205

The Bibliography of the History of Poland in the Ninetieth and Twentieth Century, vol. 3, 1865-1918, part 1, General Materials, vol. 1

Edited by the Department of Retrospective Bibliography of the 19^th and 20^th century of the Historical Institute of the Polish Academy of Science headed by Stefania Sokołowska Warsaw 2000, edition I , pp. 1470, format B5, price PLN 100,00; ISBN 83-7181-095-4

The next volume of the bibliography concerning the history of the 19^th and the beginning of the 20^th century, which was published for the first time in the 70s in the Institute of History of the Polish Academy of Science.

Catalogue no. 0136

A Diary Containing the History of Poland, 1648–1679, by Mikołaj Jemiołowski

Jan Dzięgielewski (edit.), Warsaw 2000, edition I, pp. 617, format B6, price PLN 39,00; ISBN 83-7181-122-X

Reminiscences covering the period from 1648 to 1679, written by a comrade of the hussars’ company, the Bełz Treasurer, participant of military and political events. Library edition: “Diaries of the Times of the Trilogy”.

Fasciculi Historici Novi

Marian Dygo (edit.), format B5; ISSN 1505-0106

This is a non-periodical library edition, a continuation of “Fasciculi Historici” published by the Faculty of History of the Warsaw University from 1968 to 1990. Each volume is a monograph and contains articles by one or several authors. Particular importance is attached to publish excellent M. A. theses written in the Faculty of History of the Warsaw University.

• Volume IV

Warsaw 2000

Contains following articles: on the hunt of the King Władysław Jagiełło by Rafał Jaworski; the biography of Paweł Giżycki, bishop of Płock in the years 1439–1463.

Catalogue no. 0090

For the United Kingdom of Poland. The German Territorial Authorities and a Genesis of the Social and Constitutional Independence of Poland, Sławomir Gawlas

Warsaw 2000, edition II, pp. 211, format B5, price PLN 28,00; ISBN 83-7181-156-X

This is a comparative study presenting the influence of the German model of territorial authority on the Polish duchies of the period of the district partitioning of Poland. The author, taking advantage of the phenomena, confirmed by the sources, in the Reich, presents an outline of the changes of the Polish State and society from the 11^th to the 13^th century, enriched with a number of elements, which so far have not been noticed. This is the first book of the library edition: “Res Humanae. Studies”.

Catalogue no. 0014

The Gothic Architecture of the Cathedral under the Invocation of St John in Warsaw, Tadeusz Zagrodzki

Warsaw 2000, edition I, pp. 82, format B5, price PLN 15,00; ISBN 83-7181-163-2

The author discusses architectonic modifications in the church under the invocation of St John in Warsaw. He starts with the Gothic structure, through its Neo-Gothic interior decorations, to the reestablishment of the Gothic style after the destruction of the Second World War and the raise of the church to the dignity of the cathedral.

Catalogue no. 0208

The Heraldry of the Wielkopolska Towns Till the End of the 17^th Century, Marek Adamczewski

Warsaw 2000, edition I, format B5, price PLN 56,00; ISBN 83-7181-144-6

This is a complete study on granting, functioning, symbolic representation and modifications of the heraldic arms of the Wielkopolska towns. The book awarded the Adam Heymowski Prize of 1999. Co-edited with the Polish Heraldic Society.

Catalogue no. 0177

Andrzej Wyrobisz (edit.), format B5, price of each volume PLN 12,00; ISSN 0033-2186

This is one of the oldest historical periodicals in Poland. Beginning with the volume XC: 1999 it has been published DiG Publishing House and co-edited with the Admirers of History Society and the Faculty of History of the Warsaw University.

• 2000, vol. 3, pp. 321-504

The History of the Romany, Lech Mróz

Warsaw 2000, edition I, format B5, price PLN 50,00; ISBN 83-7181-159-4

This is the first book in Poland (and the only one of such size in this part of Europe) presenting the history of the Romany. The author verified the sources published in the past. Nevertheless the most of the documents are unknown materials, published for the first time. The book comprises two parts: a commentary and an analysis of documents and source texts themselves.

Catalogue no. 0200

Kitki. Two Early-Iron Crematory Cemeteries in the Northern Mazovia, Dariusz Sikorski

Warsaw 2000, edition I, pp. 97, pictures 26, tables17, format B5, price PLN 20,00; ISBN 83-7181-153-5

This is a compilation of research materials in the years 1961 – 1962. Co-edited with the Institute of History of the Warsaw University.

Catalogue no. 0203

The Legitimated Nobility in the Kingdom of Poland, 1836-1861(1867), Elżbieta Sączys

Warsaw 2000, edition I, pp. 918, ills, format B5, price PLN 55,00; ISBN 83-7181-145-4

A valuable supplement to the published armorials and other sources of the genealogy of the nobility of the Kingdom of Poland on the basis of the survived minutes of meetings of the Council of the Kingdom of Poland.
Co-edited with the Polish Heraldic Society and the Head Office of State Archives.

Catalogue no. 0194

Wojciech Iwańczak, Krzysztof Bracha (edit.), Warsaw 2000, edition I, pp. 260, format B5, price PLN 40,00; ISBN 83-7181-135-7

Collection of materials from the conference of historians in Wólka Milanowska held from 19 to 21 May 1999. The articles widely discuss a relationship between a man and a nature in the period from the twelfth to the 17^th century.

Catalogue no. 0176

Miscellanea Historico-Archivistica

Format B5; ISSN 0860-1054

The extensive historical, office and archival studies and source materials. Co-edited with the Head Office of State Archives and the Central Archive of Historical Records in Warsaw.

• Volume XI, Andrzej Zakrzewski (edit.), Warsaw 2000, edition I, price PLN 20,00

A collection of studies dedicated to Prof. Teresa Zielińska

Catalogue no. 0017

Modern History

Czesław Madajczyk (edit.), format B5, price of each volume PLN: 1997 — 18,00; 1998 —12,00; 1999 — 12,00; 2000 — 15,00; ISSN 0419-8824

A quarterly on the history of the 20^th century, co-edited with the Institute of History of the Polish Academy of Science and the Humanist University in Pułtusk.

• 2000 - vol. 3

Catalogue no. 0078

The Museums on the Way to Self-Organization. The Union of Museums In Poland, 1914-1951, Bogusław Mansfeld

Warsaw 2000, edition I, format A4, ss.163, price PLN 35,00; ISSN 0519-8402

The book is based on the archives of the Union, which so far have not been researched by the scientists. It discusses the needs and tasks of the museums during the period of the partitions, the consolidation of Polish museums life between World Wars and the history of the first years after the II World War. Co-edited with Historical Monuments Documentation Centre.

Catalogue no. 0182

A New Diplomatic Code of Mazovia, volume 3, Irena Sułkowska, Stanisław Kuraś

Warsaw 2000, edition I, documents 279 + 10, format B5, price PLN 45,00; ISBN 83-7181-136-5

The next volume containing medieval Mazovian documents. It covers the period from 1356 to 1381 when the whole Mazovia – except for the Płock territory – was for the last time united under the rule of Siemowit II. In this period two other drafters of Mazovian documents lived: Siemowit III and the Płock bishop Dobiesław Sówka of Gulczewo, who died in 1381. This volume comprises 289 documents of which 100 have never been published so far.

The Polish Gentry in the 20^th Century. Biographical Dictionary, part 5

Tadeusz Epsztein and others (edit.), Warsaw 2000, edition I, 132 biographical notes, pp. XX + 204, ills., format B5, price PLN 30,00; ISBN 83-7181-094-6

Part 5 of the Biographical Dictionary brings another 200 biographies of the representatives of Polish gentry in 20^th century. As the former parts, this edition is also richly illustrated and supplemented with names index.

Anna Laszuk (edit.), Warsaw 2000, edition II unchanged with errata, pp. 496, price PLN 50,00; ISBN 83-7181-160-8 (DiG), ISBN 83-86643-53-6 (NDAP) 

It consists of a list of localities for which or in which public registers were kept, according to the present and past names. For each locality data concerning a religion, a parish, a kind of register, dates of the survived books, archives where the documents are deposited and a department number have been regarded. Co-edited with the Head office of State Archives.

Catalogue no. 0204

Protection of Monuments

Wojciech Fijałkowski (edit.), format A4, price of each volume PLN 12,00; ISSN 0029-8247

A quarterly on the protection and conservation of monuments - considers legal, technological and conservation aspects.
Co-edited with the Historical Monuments Documentation Centre.

• vol. 3(210), 2000

Catalogue no. 0120

The Real and Ideal Society in “The Stories of Canterbury” by Geoffrey Chaucer, Grażyna Waluga

Warsaw 2000, edition I, pp. 220, format B5, price PLN 34,00; ISBN 83-7181-171-3

The book presents the most magnificent work of one of the most outstanding poets of the English Middle Ages, a courtier of the King Edward III. “The Stories of Canterbury”, created in the latter part of the 1380s are considered the most brilliant works of the European medieval literature. The author, referring to the particular stories, portrays the English society of the 14^th century and discusses in what extent social models described by Chaucer reflect the actual social relations.

The “Secret” Polish State in the January Uprising, 1863-1864. The Organizational Structure. Part 2, Franciszka Ramotowska

Warsaw 2000, edition I, pp. 514, format B5, price PLN 60,00; ISBN 83-7181-148-9

Part 2 consists of the materials concerning organizational structures of the secret Polish administration in the years 1863-1864 within the territory of Galizien and Russia.
Co-edited with the Head Office of State Archives and the Admirers of History Society.

Siberia in the Life and Memory of the Gieysztor Family, Wiktoria Śliwowska

Warsaw 2000, edition I, format B5, price PLN 55,00; ISBN 83-7181-105-5

A book commemorating Professor A. Gieysztor, which presents the history of the Gieysztor family in the period of the January uprising. The book includes a notebook and memoirs of Jakub Gieysztor as well as the biographical notes of the Gieysztor family in Siberia.

The Stories about Warsaw, Danuta Szmit-Zawierucha

Warsaw 2000, edition I, pp. 208, ills. 265, format B5, price PLN 39,00; ISBN 83-7181-121-7

This is a richly illustrated collection of essays about old and contemporary Warsaw, its inhabitants and historical events. The author moves around the city of the 17^th century as well as in the city after the Second World War recalling pictures, episodes, people’s profiles and anecdotes, thus making a reader to reflect.

Catalogue no. 0185

Sources to the History of the Uranium Mining, Mirosław Zdulski

Warsaw 2000, edition I, pp. 192, ills, format B5, price PLN 25,00; ISBN 83-7181-139-X

The book contains revealed documents indicating the degree of utilization of uranium ore resources in the Sudetic mines and in industrial plants, for the first considering the miners working at these mines.
Co-edited with the Head Office of State Archives

Catalogue no. 0197

Library edition presenting profiles of persons, who — living in very difficult and stormy times —proved their greatness by their thoughts and deeds. They were not free from errors, but due to their merits they have their names engraved on the memory as the uncommon. In our library edition you can find not only those who were built monuments, but also so far forgotten witnesses of history. It presents both the Poles and the “citizens of the world” who made their contribution to the human civilization. They provided an example to be followed by future generations.

August Emil Fieldorf, Wiesław Jan Wysocki

Warsaw 2000, edition I, pp. 138, ills. 7, format B6, price PLN 6,00; ISBN 83-7181-100-4

Catalogue no. 0127-11

Witold Pilecki, Wiesław Jan Wysocki

Warsaw 2000, edition I, pp. 124, ills. 6, format B6, price PLN 6,00; ISBN 83-7181-107-1

Catalogue no. 0127-15

Jerzy Lileyko and others (edit.), format B5; ISSN 0137-3099

A periodical with a tradition reaching 1924 resumed after several years. Co-edited with the State Archive of the Capital City of Warsaw.

• vol. 1–2 (111-112) of 2000 — on Warsaw on the turn of the 19^th century

Catalogue no. 0126

Format B5, ISSN 1429-8147

Co-edited with the Central Archive of Historical Records in Warsaw and the Mazovian Scientific Society. It concerns the history of Warsaw and Mazovia.

• Volume IV, Warsaw 1999, edition I, pp. 79, price PLN 12,00
  — contents, volume IV 46 kB

The volume includes articles about the early Warsaw as a capital city, a demographic analysis of the Jewish population in Mszczonów in the time between the World Wars and a dissertation on the first director of Warsaw ZOO — Wenanty Burdziński.

Catalogue no. 0129

Woman and Work, Anna Żarnowska

Warsaw 2000, edition I, format B5, price PLN 25,00; ISBN 83-7181-141-1

This is a collection of studies on different aspect of professional work of women on the turn of the 19^th century (situation in the job market, working conditions, relations between women and men at work). A significant reflection on the evaluation of working omen in the eyes of the public opinion.

Catalogue no. 0180