Description
| Product ID: | 9780199253401 |
| Product Form: | Paperback / softback |
| Country of Manufacture: | GB |
| Title: | God's Playground A History of Poland |
| Subtitle: | Volume II: 1795 to the Present |
| Authors: | Author: Norman Davies |
| Page Count: | 616 |
| Subjects: | European history, European history, History, History, Modern history to 20th century: c 1700 to c 1900, 20th century history: c 1900 to c 2000, Poland, c 1800 to c 1900, 20th century |
| Description: | Select Guide Rating This edition of Norman Davies's classic study of the history of Poland has been revised and fully updated with two new chapters to bring the story to the end of the twentieth century. This new edition of Norman Davies''s classic study of the history of Poland has been revised and fully updated with two new chapters to bring the story to the end of the twentieth century. The writing of Polish history, like Poland itself, has frequently fallen prey to interested parties. Professor Norman Davies adopts a sceptical stance towards all existing interpretations and attempts to bring a strong dose of common sense to his theme. He presents the most comprehensive survey in English of this frequently maligned and usually misunderstood country. |
| Imprint Name: | Oxford University Press |
| Publisher Name: | Oxford University Press |
| Country of Publication: | GB |
| Publishing Date: | 2005-02-24 |