Heart of Europe by Norman Davies

Heart of Europe by Norman Davies

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The image of Poland has once again been impressed on European consciousness. Norman Davies provides a key to understanding the modern Polish crisis in this lucid and authoritative description of the nation's history. Beginning with the period since 1945, he travels back in time to highlight the long-term themes and traditions which have influenced present attitudes. Fully updated and revised.

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Heart of Europe by Norman Davies

The image of Poland has once again been impressed on European consciousness. Norman Davies provides a key to understanding the modern Polish crisis in this lucid and authoritative description of the nation's history. Beginning with the period since 1945, he travels back in time to highlight the long-term themes and traditions which have influenced present attitudes. Fully updated and revised.
another masterpieceHeart of Europe has sweep, a rare analytical depth and a courageous display of the author's personal convictions. The book begins and ends with Solidarity; the unique labour movement thus serves as a frame for the nation's history. * New York Times Book Review *
Norman Davies is chairman of the history department, School of Slavonic and East European Studies, at the University of London. He has been a visiting professor at Columbia and McGill Universities.
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ISBN 13 9780192801265
ISBN 10 0192801260
Title Heart of Europe
Author Norman Davies
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Oxford University Press
Year published 2001-05-31
Number of pages 512
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.