![]() ![]() The families themselves come very much alive, and through them, Poland itself. a page-turner in the grand Michener tradition.” - The Washington Post ![]() Like the heroic land that is its subject, Poland teems with vivid events, unforgettable characters, and the unfolding drama of an entire nation.īONUS: This edition includes an excerpt from James A. ![]() With an inspiring tradition of resistance to brutal invaders, from the barbarians to the Nazis, and a heritage of pride that burns through eras of romantic passion and courageous solidarity, their common story reaches a breathtaking culmination in the historic showdown between the ruthless Communists and rebellious farmers of the modern age. The Counts Lubonski, the petty nobles Bukowksi, and the peasants Buk are at some times fiercely united, at others tragically divided. Michener chronicles eight tumultuous centuries as three Polish families live out their destinies. Poland is a monumental effort, a magnificent guide to a better understanding of the country’s tribulations.”- Chicago Tribune “A Michener epic is far more than a bedtime reader, it’s an experience. In straightforward, unadorned prose, Michener spins an old-fashioned historical adventure as he follows a British expeditions doomed trek across Canada to the Klondike gold fields in 1897-1899. ![]()
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