Lodzer Zeitung (1863–1915) as a historical mirror of socio-political relations in Łódź Cover Image

„Lodzer Zeitung” (1863–1915) jako historyczne zwierciadło relacji społeczno-politycznych w Łodzi
Lodzer Zeitung (1863–1915) as a historical mirror of socio-political relations in Łódź

Author(s): Marcin Michoń
Subject(s): Media studies, Political history, Social history, 19th Century, Pre-WW I & WW I (1900 -1919)
Published by: Oficyna Wydawnicza KA AFM
Keywords: history of Łódź; German press in Łódź; socio-political relations; languages in contact;

Summary/Abstract: The archive numbers of the German paper Lodzer Zeitung, which was issued in Łódź between 1863–1915, allow presumptions regarding the life in the city of Łódź in the second half of the 19th and the beginning of the 20th century. The paper prints official announcements and implements this way the plans of the current authorities in the city. The texts show at the same time the multicultural nature of the society in Łódź, which has build the industrial metropolis in the 19th century.The issues of the Lodzer Zeitung are furthermore an important witness to political events in Europe and the world, as well as express the bond of the Germans in Łódź towards their heritage and the city they have devoted their lives to.

  • Issue Year: XXII/2019
  • Issue No: 1
  • Page Range: 127-140
  • Page Count: 14
  • Language: Polish