February 3, 1907 october 16, 1997 was an american author. Like the heroic land that is its subject, james micheners poland teems with vivid events and unforgettble characters. Michener had numerous bestsellers and works selected for book of the month. Dont worry, the video is a much more brief summary than the title. The christian science monitor is an international news organization that delivers thoughtful, global coverage via its website, weekly magazine, online daily edition, and email newsletters. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Poland, 1983, inspired by his travels in poland, this michener novel examines polish. The families themselves come very much alive, and through them, poland itself. But poland was the prime mover of the crash of the soviet union. A brief summary of the book poland by james michener. The dullest, if timeliest, history lesson yet from michener junior collegefollowing three polish clans noble, pettynoble, peasant from 1204 a. Polands history from the thirteenth century to modern times overshadows a 1981 dispute between janko buk, the leader of a group of militant farmers, and szymon bukowski, the communist minister of agriculture the price has been clipped from the jacket. Poland is a monumental effort, a magnificent guide to a better understanding of the country.
Michener chronicles eight tumultuous centuries as three polish families live out their destinies. James micheners historical novel, poland polish housewife. I gave a copy of this book to a nurse who attended me in a hospital, a few years ago. Free shipping all orders shipped to destinations within the united states will ship free of charge per standard usps mail. Its neighbors repeatedly conclude that poland should be eliminated. Poland itself struggles throughout the story to survive. The counts lubonski, the petty nobles bukowksi, and the peasants buk are at some times fiercely united, at others tragically divided. With an inspiring tradition of resistance to brutal invaders, from the barbarians to the nazis, and a heritage of pride that burns. Michener and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Michener is well known for his historical fiction, indepth. Sweden invaded her and instituted a particularly harsh occupation. He wrote more than 40 books, most of which were lengthy, fictional family sagas covering the lives of many generations in particular geographic locales and incorporating solid history. A thousand years of history are cleverly presented through tracing families through their gener james. Michener was known for the popularity of his works.
A michener epic is far more than a bedtime reader, its an experience. Like the heroic land that is its subject, james micheners poland teems wit. Our cheap used books come with free delivery in australia. Michener was one of the worlds most popular writers, the author of more than forty books of fiction and nonfiction, including the pulitzer prizewinning tales of the south pacific, the bestselling novels the source, hawaii, alaska, chesa. It is the home of janko buk who is the leader of an agricultural policy protest movement.
She was overjoyed with the facts about poland that mr. She was a polish immigrant to our country and i detected that she was proud of her mother country. Michener and published in 1983 detailing the times and tribulations of three interconnected polish families the lubonski family, the bukowski family, and the buk family across eight centuries, ending in the thenpresent day 1981. I have no rights to the book poland and i do not claim any. Michener was one of the worlds most popular writers, the author of more. Another of micheners novels to be made into a movie, this book details. Booktopia poland by james a michener, 9780812986709.
Octavo, original boards, cartographic endpapers, original dust jacket. Micheners novel covering polands recent history, with its conflict between church and state, worker and leader, and the poland of centuries gone by, struggling to retain its land and identity in the face of stronger powers on all sides. In his signature style of grand storytelling, james a. Michener was one of the worlds most popular writers, the author of more than forty books of fiction and nonfiction, including the pulitzer prizewinning tales of the south pacific, the bestselling novels the source, hawaii, alaska, chesapeake, centennial, texas, caribbean, and caravans, and the memoir the world is my home. Readers digest condensed books volume 4 1986 by phyllis a. James michener really researches his books prior to releasing them to the public.
Michener author steve berry author of introduction, etc. Poland first edition james michener bauman rare books. Michener went to an incredible amount of work, research and repeated personal visits to poland, consulted with innumerable poles and benefited from the summaries of several of polands illuminaries to get it right. The saga begins with a talky 1981 confrontation, in the village of bukowo on the vistula, between farmunion leader janko buk and. Translation for james in the free englishpolish dictionary and many other polish translations. Michener,elizabeth webster and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Poland is a monumental effort, a magnificent guide to a better understanding of the countrys tribulations.
Michener was one of the worlds most popular writers, the author of more than forty books of fiction and nonfiction, including the pulitzer. Michener was born in 1907 and raised by a quaker woman in pennsylvania. The poland study guide contains a comprehensive summary and analysis of poland by james a. Interwoven with the action are the fates of three families.
And from that dispersion, poland is once again free. If one or more works are by a distinct, homonymous authors, go ahead and split the author. The book opens in the fall of 1981, in the small village of bukowo. Housed in a custom chemise and custom half morocco slipcase. Get 50% off this audiobook at the audiobooksnow online audio book store and download or stream it right to your computer, smartphone or tablet. Michener read online full free click visit button to access full free ebook. Like the heroic land that is its subject, james micheners poland teems with vivid events and unforgettable characters in the sweeping span of eight tumultuous. James micheners historical novel, poland december 27, 2016 by polishhousewife 11 comments as i was leaving arizona to move to poland, a friend gave me two books about my new home, one was james micheners historical novel, poland.
Michener paints a thorough picture of the events that have shaped poland, and clearly establishes the boundaries between history and fiction before the novel begins. Michener and published in 1983 detailing the times and tribulations of three interconnected polish families the. This detailed literature summary also contains topics for discussion and a free quiz on poland by james a. Germanys teutonic knights viewed poland as a barbaric nation and tried to conquer her. The washington post a michener epic is far more than a bedtime reader, its an experience. Michener surprises again with his meticulous history of poland.
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