Abstract
AbstractThis article discusses the administrative system of the Duchy of Warsaw which emerged out of the constitution granted by Napoleon on 22 July 1807. This system was in theory modelled after French practice both in the distribution of powers between the central authorities (State Council, Cabinet and Ministries) and in the organization of territorial administration (prefect, sub-prefect, municipality). It is suggested, however, that in reality Polish practice differed considerably from French theory. Polish traditions and conditions as well as Prussian and Austrian regulations served to modify the system of administration adopted between 1806 and 1815. This period is thus important in shaping the organizational structure of the Polish state following the partitions.
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