Sketches from a Secret War: A Polish Artist’s Mission to Liberate Soviet Ukraine

Sketches from a Secret War by Timothy Snyder delves into the life of Henryk Józewski, a Polish artist and intelligence operative. Józewski played a pivotal role in Poland's interwar efforts to support Ukrainian independence movements against Soviet control. The book explores his work in Volhynia, his involvement in the Promethean movement, and his activities during World War II and the early Cold War period. Snyder's narrative is based on extensive archival research, shedding light on the complexities of Polish-Ukrainian relations and the broader geopolitical struggles of the 20th century.