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Textbook Propaganda: Poland Under Communist Rule 1944-1989

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In the wake of World War II, Poland found itself under the iron grip of Soviet communism. The new regime quickly set about reshaping every aspect of Polish society, including the education system. Textbooks, once a source of knowledge and enlightenment, were transformed into tools of political indoctrination.

Textbooks as Propaganda: Poland under Communist Rule, 1944–1989

by Joanna Wojdon

5 out of 5

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In her groundbreaking book, Textbook Propaganda: Poland Under Communist Rule 1944-1989, Dr. Joanna Wojdon examines the systematic use of textbooks to promote the communist ideology and suppress dissent in Poland. Drawing on a wealth of archival research, Dr. Wojdon reveals how textbooks were used to:

Glorify the Soviet Union and its leaders
Demonize the West and its values
Promote atheism and materialism
Suppress Polish history and culture
Create a new generation of loyal communists

Dr. Wojdon's book is a chilling reminder of the power of propaganda to shape minds and control societies. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of communism, education, or propaganda.

Praise for Textbook Propaganda

"A groundbreaking work that sheds new light on the dark history of communist propaganda in Poland. Dr. Wojdon's meticulous research and analysis is a valuable contribution to our understanding of this tragic period." - Professor Norman Davies, author of God's Playground: A History of Poland

"A powerful and disturbing indictment of the use of textbooks as tools of political indoctrination. Dr. Wojdon's book is a must-read for anyone who cares about the future of education." - Professor Timothy Snyder, author of Bloodlands: Europe Between Hitler and Stalin

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Textbooks as Propaganda: Poland under Communist Rule, 1944–1989

by Joanna Wojdon

5 out of 5