History of the Late Polish Revolution and the Events of the Campaign

An émigré Polish officer, once a cavalryman in the Lithuanian Lancers, writes from his new home in America to thank the nation that offered him refuge. He frames his tale as a personal gratitude, explaining how his escape from imprisonment led him to share the story of his homeland’s struggle for liberty. The introduction sets a tone of sincere republican spirit, inviting listeners to understand the hardships endured by Poles under foreign domination.

Drawing on his own memories, comrades’ testimonies, and official military reports, the author recounts the buildup to the late Polish Revolution and the early campaigns that followed. He describes the grievances that sparked the uprising, the daring tactics of a few determined men, and the surprising successes against a vastly larger opponent. Listeners will gain a vivid picture of a nation’s fight for its constitutional rights, seen through the eyes of someone who lived it.