The Idea of Catholic University

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The Idea of Catholic University. Prof. Ryba's book is a study of early years of John Paul II Catholic University of Lublin (KUL), created in 1918, in the year when the reborn Polish Commonwealth was back on the map of Europe after 123 years of the invaders? rule. Key actors and events of those early days are shown here against the backdrop of the universal struggle: the fight for the future shape of human culture which, in this case, was directly linked with the struggles for the soul of the Polish nation and the preservation of its culture in 1920s and 30s. This book gives a profound insight into the ideas and mindsets of the founders and early faculty of KUL. Author?s considerations are fo