Table of contents for ebook and audiobook: „Rise of the Polish Underground: A Story of Resistance and Revolution”

Democratic Opposition in the Polish People's Republic (1976-1981)

Introduction

• Historical Context of the Polish People's Republic

  • Background of the Polish October (1956)
  • The rise of the Polish United Workers' Party (PZPR)
  • Polish foreign policy during the Cold War

• Research Objectives and Methodology

  • Understanding the scope of the study
  • Methodological approaches to studying opposition in authoritarian regimes
  • Data collection and sources

• Theoretical Framework

  • Opposition in authoritarian regimes: a theoretical overview
  • The role of civil society in democratization
  • Comparative analysis of opposition movements in Eastern Europe

Chapters

Chapter 1: The Emergence of Democratic Opposition (1976-1977)

• The Role of Intellectuals in the Emergence of Opposition

  • The 1976 Workers' Defense Committee (KOR)
  • The significance of Adam Michnik's writings
  • The involvement of artists and writers in the opposition

• Early Forms of Opposition Organization

  • The establishment of the Committee for the Defense of Workers (KOR)
  • The formation of the Independent Students' Union (NZS)
  • The emergence of the Workers' Defense Committee's underground press

• Government Response to the Emerging Opposition

  • Repression and censorship
  • The use of propaganda to discredit the opposition
  • Co-optation and manipulation of opposition leaders

Chapter 2: Consolidation of the Opposition (1978-1979)

• The Role of the Catholic Church in Supporting the Opposition

  • John Paul II's influence on Polish politics
  • The establishment of the Polish Bishops' Conference
  • Church-state relations during the late 1970s

• Expansion of Opposition Activities

  • The growth of the independent trade union movement
  • The emergence of women's and minority rights groups
  • The development of alternative cultural institutions

• Government Crackdown on the Opposition

  • The 1979 martial law and its impact on the opposition
  • Mass arrests and imprisonment of opposition leaders
  • Increased use of force to suppress opposition protests

Chapter 3: International Support for the Opposition (1980-1981)

• The Role of Western Governments in Supporting the Opposition

  • US and European Union policy towards Poland
  • The impact of economic sanctions on the Polish government
  • The role of international organizations in supporting the opposition

• International Solidarity with the Polish Opposition

  • The rise of the Solidarity movement
  • The significance of the Gdansk Agreement (1980)
  • International media coverage of the Polish opposition

• Government Response to International Pressure

  • The use of propaganda to discredit international support for the opposition
  • The imposition of martial law and its impact on international relations
  • The role of the Soviet Union in supporting the Polish government

Chapter 4: The Impact of the Opposition on Polish Society

• The Role of the Opposition in Promoting Social Change

  • The growth of civil society and independent organizations
  • The development of a free press and alternative media
  • The promotion of human rights and democracy

• The Impact of the Opposition on Polish Economy

  • The growth of the independent trade union movement
  • The impact of strikes and protests on the economy
  • The role of the opposition in promoting economic reform

• The Impact of the Opposition on Polish Politics

  • The growth of a democratic opposition movement
  • The promotion of free and fair elections
  • The role of the opposition in shaping Poland's foreign policy

Chapter 5: Conclusion

• Summary of Findings

  • The emergence and development of the democratic opposition in Poland
  • The impact of the opposition on Polish society, economy, and politics
  • The role of international support and pressure in shaping the opposition's activities

• Implications for Future Research

  • The need for further study of the opposition's role in shaping Polish history
  • The significance of the Polish experience for understanding democratization in Eastern Europe
  • The relevance of the Polish case for contemporary debates on opposition and democracy