Polskie pokolenia La Belle Époque w Galicji i Lodomerii jako próba zastosowania metody badania pokoleń w naukach historycznych

The method of studying generations, and consequently age groups, including youth, is a seldom- ‑explored topic in Polish historiography. This is due to the requirement of using methods that bridge the fields of sociology and history, which can sometimes be challenging. An attempt to reconcile sociology and history was made years ago by scholars such as Karl Mannheim. Following in their footsteps, this article analyses Poles aged 15‑25, born in Galicia during the La belle époque period, i.e., between 1870 and 1900, who were pursuing education in secondary schools and universities. The article aims to demonstrate how one can study youth in historical terms and what type of sources can be particularly useful for this purpose.