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Poland

by James A. Michener · 1983

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Like the heroic land that is its subject, James Michener's Polandteems with vivid events and unforgettble characters. In the sweeping span of eight tumultuous centuries, three Polish families live out their destinies and the drama of a nation—in the grand tradition of a great James Michener saga.

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"Polandis a monumental effort, a magnificent guide to a better understanding of the country's tribulations." (Chicago Tribune)

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historical fictionhistorical fictionMore like thisLess of thismedievalmedievalMore like thisLess of this
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sagasagaMore like thisLess of thishistoryhistoryMore like thisLess of this
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Middle AgesMiddle AgesMore like thisLess of thisPolandPolandMore like thisLess of thisEuropeEuropeMore like thisLess of thisEastern EuropeEastern EuropeMore like thisLess of thisEuropeanEuropeanMore like thisLess of this
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historyhistoryMore like thisLess of thistraveltravelMore like thisLess of this
Audience
adult
Length
epic · 640 pages

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