ON THE SPOT: RICHARD BUTTERWICK-PAWLIKOWSKI.
Published In: History Today, 2025, v. 75, n. 10. P. 112 1 of 3
Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3
Authored By: Butterwick-Pawlikowski, Richard 3 of 3
Abstract
The article explores the insights and perspectives of a historian specializing in the 18th-century Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth. The historian's interest is rooted in a combination of Enlightenment themes and Polish ancestry, emphasizing the importance of historical accuracy. Key influences include Derek Beales' "Joseph II" and Adam Mickiewicz's "Pan Tadeusz," with a notable mention of the historian's admiration for Tadeusz Kościuszko. The piece also addresses common misconceptions about Poland's historical context and highlights the historian's multilingual abilities and favorite historical resources. [Extracted from the article]
Additional Information
- Source:History Today. 2025/10, Vol. 75, Issue 10, p112
- Document Type:Article
- Subject Area:Religion and Philosophy
- Publication Date:2025
- ISSN:0018-2753
- Accession Number:187799571
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