God's Playground A History of Poland, Vol. 1 & Vol 2 Softcover Like New

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Condition
Like New: A book that looks new but has been read. Cover has no visible wear, and the dust jacket ...
Printing
8th Printing
Book Condition
Very Good
Book Title
God's Playground
Place Published
New York, NY
Edition
1st Edition
Pages
1330
Cover
Paperback
Illustration Type
B&W Illustrations
Features
Box Set
Genre
History
Country/Region of Manufacture
Poland
ISBN
9780231053518
Subject Area
History
Publication Name
God's Playground Vol. 1 :A History of Poland
Publisher
Columbia University Press
Item Length
8.2 in
Subject
Europe / General, Europe / Poland
Publication Year
1984
Type
Textbook
Format
Trade Paperback
Language
English
Item Height
1.2 in
Author
Norman Davies
Item Weight
15.9 Oz
Item Width
5.4 in
Number of Pages
605 Pages

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Publisher
Columbia University Press
ISBN-10
0231053517
ISBN-13
9780231053518
eBay Product ID (ePID)
60611

Product Key Features

Number of Pages
605 Pages
Language
English
Publication Name
God's Playground Vol. 1 :A History of Poland
Subject
Europe / General, Europe / Poland
Publication Year
1984
Type
Textbook
Author
Norman Davies
Subject Area
History
Format
Trade Paperback

Dimensions

Item Height
1.2 in
Item Weight
15.9 Oz
Item Length
8.2 in
Item Width
5.4 in

Additional Product Features

Intended Audience
Scholarly & Professional
LCCN
81-010241
Reviews
"...widely viewed as the best single-volume general history of Poland." -- Richard Bernstein, The New York Times, "Davies is the foremost historian of modern Poland. Of his previous books, God's Playground: A History of Poland is widely regarded as a landmark account." -- Carlo D'Este, New York Times Book Review, "He offers one of the best histories of the country. It is a book that reads, not as non-fiction history, but as a popular novel of our times." -- Polish American Journal
Dewey Edition
22
Volume Number
Vol. 1
Dewey Decimal
943.8
Table Of Content
1. Millenium: AThousand Years of History 2. Polska: The Polish Land 3. Piast: The Polanian Dynasty 4. Anjou: The Hungarian Connection 5. Jogaila: The Lithuanian Union 6. Antemurale: The Bulwark of Christendom 7. Szlachta: The Nobleman's Paradise 8. Handel: The Baltic Grain Trade 9. Miasto: The Vicissitudes of Urban Life 10. Anarchia: The Noble Democracy 11. Serenissima: Diplomacy in Poland--Lithuania 12. Valois: The French Experiment 13. Bathory: The Transylvanian Victor 14. Vasa: The Swedish Connection 15. Michal: The Austrian Candidate 16. Sobieski: Terror of the Turk 17. Wettin: The Saxon Era 18. Agonia: The End of the Russian Protectorate
Synopsis
The most comprehensive survey of Polish history available in English, God's Playground demonstrates Poland's importance in European history from medieval times to the present., In this first volume, Davies points out that long before the rise of Russia and Prussia the kingdom of Poland was a major power in eastern Europe. As an early recipient of Latin culture, Poland was deeply involved in the Reformation, Counter-Reformation, and Enlightenment. Before the notorious Partitions of 1773-95 redrew the map of Europe beyond all recognition, the United Republic of Poland-Lithuania was at once one of the largest states and home of one of the most extraordinary cultures of the continent, displaying a unique blend of military prowess, religious tolerance, democratic ideals, and political chaos., The most comprehensive survey of Polish history available in English. Davies stresses the country's rich multinational heritage.

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    Aug 01, 2019

    Detailed history of Poland

    He is not a good writer. Some parts are difficult to read and others aren't bad. It is a very detailed history.

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