O sejmikach XVIII w. uwag kilka

The author studied noble parliamentary assemblies for many years. He knows a lot of their documents and he wrote works on assemblies. Currently, two large volumes have been published. One is printed assemblies’ from 18th century. other Poznan assembly’s monograph concerning the years 1764–1793. In connection to this, shares his thoughts century states that in general there are more 17th beginning This because this was period greatest importance 1764–1793 received less attention. Therefore published recently even valuable. aim article confront author’s former findings with content regarding century; particular, when it comes emphasized until year 1764 existed not legal acts regulating organization functioning changed numerous reforms between 1793. points out liberalism democracy Republic (Rzeczpospolita) were mainly realized extent through Therefore, key research problem old Republic. only state institution, but also political idea. an important part Polish culture.