Statystyka i geografia prasy polskiej 1832–1918
The Statistics and Geography of Polish Press in Years 1832– 1918

Summary/Abstract: This article contains a brief description of the development of Polish press in years 1832– 1918. The main aim of the elaboration is to accurately determine its quantitative growth and territorial distribution. The research was conducted on the basis of analysis of all (including the newest) documentation sources. As a result of the research, it has been determined that in years 1832– 1864 there had been 626 titles issued within the territory of Poland and the area of emigration, including 185 titles in the Russian Partition, 161 in the Austrian Partition, 130 in the Prussian district and 150 within the emigration territories. After the January Uprising, the development of Polish press became more rapid. In years 1864– 1918, there had been 5886 titles printed in Polish. The highest number of titles was issued in Galicia (2323), then in the Russian Partition (2018), while the lowest number – in the Prussian province. Polish press was also issued within the lands of the occupants’ countries (371), 197 of which were in the Russian Empire, 125 in Germany and 49 in the Austro- Hungarian monarchy. Moreover, the press was released in 15 other countries (561 titles in total), the majority of which was in the United States (387), France (48), Switzerland (43), Brazil (28), and England (25).

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