Commemoration of Grunwald Battle in 1910: Political and Cultural Aspects

The 1910 commemoration of the Grunwald Battle, marking its 500th anniversary, revealed both cultural unity and political tensions among former Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth territories. While the event in Krakow drew 150,000 attendees from across partitioned lands—including delegations from the UK, US, France, and Russia—it also highlighted growing Lithuanian-Polish divisions. Lithuanian representatives boycotted Krakow’s celebrations but participated in Vilnius, emphasizing their national aspirations. The study examines how this commemoration showcased Polish cultural resilience while exposing political fractures, using historical records of events, exhibitions, and participant accounts to analyze its broader implications for identity and independence movements.

Ilgiewicz, H. (2010). Commemoration of Grunwald Battle in 1910: Political and Cultural Aspects. Mokslo Ir Technikos Raida, 1(2), 94–108. https://doi.org/10.3846/est.2010.29