Book: History of gymnastics and sports in Silesia 1812-1989

German and Polish sports historians consider the gymnastics and sports history of the former German province of Silesia as a common heritage in the European House. In eight years of joint scientific research, they have succeeded in presenting the first comprehensive sports history of Silesia from its beginnings in 1812 to the end of World War II (German period) and further to the collapse of the communist system of rule in Poland in 1989 to the interested public. The book is worth reading not only because of its content with numerous photos, but also because of its politically topical significance; because the work of the authors is carried by thoughts of friendship and humanism between the neighbors, whose inhabitants in the past were often driven into wars by nationalistic politicians.