Davies: God'S Playground Vol 1 (Paper)

by Norman Davies

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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