Table of contents for ebook and audiobook: „Solidarity: The Unbreakable Spirit of Poland's Revolution”

Table of Contents: Solidarity in the Crosshairs

Part I: Introduction to the Polish Solidarity Movement

• Chapter 1: Historical Background: Poland's Path to Solidarity (1945-1980)

  • 1.1: Post-WWII Poland and the Rise of Communism
  • 1.2: Economic Crisis and Social Unrest in the 1970s
  • 1.3: The Birth of the Solidarity Movement

• Chapter 2: The Founding of Solidarity and its Early Years (1980-1981)

  • 2.1: The Gdańsk Shipyard Strike and the Founding of Solidarity
  • 2.2: The First Congress of Solidarity and its Key Resolutions
  • 2.3: Solidarity's Early Challenges and Triumphs

• Chapter 3: Solidarity's Leadership and Ideology (1980-1989)

  • 3.1: The Role of Lech Wałęsa and other Key Leaders
  • 3.2: Solidarity's Ideology and its Relationship with the Catholic Church
  • 3.3: The Influence of Marxism and Socialism on Solidarity's Thought

Part II: Solidarity's Struggle for Democracy and Human Rights

• Chapter 4: Repression and Resistance (1981-1983)

  • 4.1: The Martial Law and its Impact on Solidarity
  • 4.2: Underground Solidarity and its Organizational Structure
  • 4.3: The Role of Women and Minorities in Solidarity

• Chapter 5: International Support and Diplomacy (1981-1989)

  • 5.1: The Role of the United States and the Reagan Administration
  • 5.2: The European Community's Response to the Polish Crisis
  • 5.3: The Vatican's Support for Solidarity and its Impact

• Chapter 6: Solidarity's Fight for Free Elections and Democracy (1988-1989)

  • 6.1: The Round Table Talks and the Creation of the Civic Committee
  • 6.2: The June 1989 Elections and the Fall of Communism
  • 6.3: Solidarity's Role in the Transition to Democracy

Part III: Legacy and Impact of Solidarity

• Chapter 7: Solidarity's Impact on Eastern Europe and the World

  • 7.1: The Spread of Democracy and Solidarity to Other Eastern European Countries
  • 7.2: The Influence of Solidarity on Global Human Rights Movements
  • 7.3: The Legacy of Solidarity in Contemporary Poland

• Chapter 8: Solidarity's Economic and Social Reforms (1989-1990)

  • 8.1: The Creation of a Market Economy and the Privatization of State Assets
  • 8.2: The Role of Solidarity in Shaping Poland's Economic Policy
  • 8.3: The Impact of Solidarity's Reforms on Polish Society

• Chapter 9: Conclusion: The Enduring Legacy of Solidarity

  • 9.1: The Lasting Impact of Solidarity on Polish Politics and Society
  • 9.2: The Role of Solidarity in Shaping Europe's Future
  • 9.3: The Lessons of Solidarity for Contemporary Social Movements

Appendices

• Appendix A: Timeline of Key Events in the History of Solidarity

  • A.1: 1945-1980: The Early Years of Solidarity
  • A.2: 1980-1989: The Struggle for Democracy and Human Rights
  • A.3: 1989-1990: The Transition to Democracy and the Legacy of Solidarity

• Appendix B: Key Documents and Speeches of Solidarity

  • B.1: The Gdańsk Agreements (1980)
  • B.2: Lech Wałęsa's Speech to the United Nations (1983)
  • B.3: The Round Table Talks Agreement (1989)