Papieska Gwardia Szwajcarska na łamach czasopisma „Der Schweizergardist” w latach 2007-2017
The Pontifical Swiss Guards in «Der Schweizergardist» in 2007-2017

Summary/Abstract: This article discusses the contents of «Der Schweizergardist» and presents the image of the Pontifical Swiss Guard created on its pages. The period covered starts with the publication of the magazine’s first issue in 2007 and finishes with the release of the current 3/2017 issue. Until now, this subject has not been raised in the world historiography. «Der Schweizergardist» is not available in Poland, hence it remains unknown among native historians. The magazine is the main source of information on the recent history of the Swiss Pontifical Guard. Additional cognitive value can be found in the series of interviews conducted with the members of the Guards Corps and printed on the pages of «Der Schweizergardist». Historical articles related to the subject of PSG are also interesting. The author intends to answer the following research questions in this text: What was the origin of the magazine? Who is editing the magazine? What is the contents of «Der Schweizergardist»? What do the administrative and technical, permanent and special sections of the magazine look like; what do they concern? Who has been interviewed? Who are the authors of historical texts? In what light is the daily service of the papal guards exposed and what is the attention paid to?.

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