Contested identities and symbolic changes in the urban space of Bytom (Poland). The historical-geographical approach
Journal: Journal of Geography Politics and Society
Year: 2020

Bytom is a city located in Upper Silesia, in the southern part of Poland which after World War II found itself within the boundaries of Poland after several hundred years. For many centuries, the main function of the city has been metal-ore and hard coal mining, which considerably contributed to its historical identity. The over 800-year history is full of numerous social, economic and ethnic conflicts caused by frequent changes in the city’s political affiliation and frequent redefinitions of i