The monograph by Professor Jan Pomorski “The Historian of Tomorrow: An Intellectual Portrait of Timothy Snyder” is now available in PDF format on our website.

The publication examines the work and intellectual journey of Timothy Snyder, one of the most important contemporary historians specialising in Central and Eastern Europe. Professor Jan Pomorski explores Snyder’s understanding of history, the role of the historian in the modern world, and the significance of historical reflection for debates about democracy, freedom, and responsibility.

The online release of the publication coincides with the awarding of the title “Borderland Person of the Year 2026” to Timothy Snyder and Marci Shore.

Who is the “historian of tomorrow”? How is the role of the historian changing in the modern world? And why does the history of Central and Eastern Europe remain so important for understanding the present? Professor Jan Pomorski’s monograph addresses these and other questions, and we warmly encourage you to read it!

READ: „The Historian of Tomorrow: An Intellectual Portrait of Timothy Snyder”