Atlas geograficzno-statystyczny Polski

Summary

This article is a detailed review of Eugeniusz Romer's 'Geographical-Statistical Atlas of Poland'. Created against the backdrop of Poland's partition, the atlas aims to present a comprehensive picture of historical Poland (as of 1772) and areas with Polish populations, covering physical, historical, ethnic, cultural, social, and economic aspects, to foster a sense of national unity. The review outlines the atlas's structure (65 maps in four parts), the compilation of diverse source materials, and the complex recalculation methods (e.g., converting production values to worker numbers) necessary to reconcile the differing statistical systems of Russia, Germany, and Austria. A key focus is Romer's methodological innovation: using an interpolation method with 'isarithmic' lines instead of traditional statistical cartography to better represent anthropogeographic relationships. The article concludes by summarizing the contents of the first published fascicle and emphasizes the atlas's value for understanding Poland's historical and cultural pathways and assessing war losses.