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.
- ISBN10 0231053517
- ISBN13 9780231053518
- Publish Date 20 February 1984
- Publish Status Out of Print
- Out of Print 17 October 2003
- Publish Country US
- Imprint Columbia University Press
- Format Hardcover
- Pages 605
- Language English