Iarmoshyk I. Polish historiography of Volyn socio-political, cultural and spiritual development (1800 - 1939)

The research deals with studies in Polish historiography dedicated to Volyn region. The analysis of publications and archival materials allowed to investigate the stages of Volyn history research during the period of 1800-1939. The dissertation reveals unknown facts of life, scientific and literary activity of Polish researchers, who dedicated their works to Volyn history. Ideologically unbiased approach allowed to critically analyse the heritage of Polish historians and evaluate their contribution to scientific relationships between Ukraine and Poland. The dissertation states, that many works in Polish historiography are dedicated to Volyn history, with economic, political, social and cultural aspects of Volyn development being the object of investigation. The research proves, that Polish historiography suggests a wide range of views on Volyn history. And though some historians insist upon the "polishness" of the region and support the expansion of polish culture to the east, most of works under investigation state the originality of Volyn historical development, its independence from Poland and Lithuania.