Piotr Maciej Majewski

Piotr Maciej Majewski is a Professor at the Faculty of History, University of Warsaw, where he is affiliated with the Department of 20th Century History. His academic career has been deeply rooted in the institution, earning his PhD in 2000 and habilitation in 2008, before being appointed full professor in 2020.

His research focuses on the modern history of Central and Eastern Europe, particularly Czechoslovakia and Czech-German relations in the 20th century. He also explores the foreign policy of the People’s Republic of Poland, forced migrations, and the contemporary politics of memory. His work bridges academic and public history, having served as Deputy Director of the World War II Museum in Gdańsk from 2009 to 2017, where he played a key role in developing the museum’s core exhibition.

His publications reveal a sustained interest in diplomatic and military crises preceding World War II, especially the 1938 crisis surrounding Czechoslovakia’s defense options. These works demonstrate a transnational approach, drawing on Polish, Czech, and German sources to analyze decision-making and strategic choices during pivotal moments in European history.

While no formal list of awards or students is provided, his scholarly output and institutional leadership indicate a significant contribution to historical research and public engagement with the past.

He has been involved in major historical projects, most notably the World War II Museum in Gdańsk, where his leadership helped shape a national narrative on the war’s origins and consequences. His interdisciplinary methodology combines political, military, and cultural history to understand the complexities of 20th-century Europe.