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God's Playground Vol. 1 : A History of Poland by Norman Davies (1984, Trade Paperback)

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God's Playground is a two-volume softcover book set that provides a comprehensive history of Poland. Written by Norman Davies, the book covers various subjects such as social organizations, modern history, and political science. The book set is in very good condition and has black and white illustrations. It was published in 1984 by Columbia University Press and has 1330 pages in total. The dimensions of the book are 8.2in x 5.4in x 1.2in and it weighs 15.9 oz. Vol 1: The Origins to 1795 Vol 2: 1795 to Present

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PublisherColumbia University Press
ISBN-100231053517
ISBN-139780231053518
eBay Product ID (ePID)60611

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Number of Pages605 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication NameGod's Playground Vol. 1 :A History of Poland
SubjectEurope / General, Europe / Poland
Publication Year1984
TypeTextbook
AuthorNorman Davies
Subject AreaHistory
FormatTrade Paperback

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Item Height1.2 in
Item Weight15.9 Oz
Item Length8.2 in
Item Width5.4 in

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Intended AudienceScholarly & Professional
LCCN81-010241
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 Edition22
Volume NumberVol. 1
Dewey Decimal943.8
Table Of Content1. 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
SynopsisThe 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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GOD'S PLAYGROUND: A HISTORY OF POLAND, VOL. 1: THE ORIGINS By Professor Norman
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  • by hydraulicfritz
    01 Aug, 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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