In this sweeping novel, James A. Michener chronicles eight tumultuous
centuries as three Polish families live out their destinies. 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 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. Like the heroic land that is its subject, Poland teems with
vivid events, unforgettable characters, and the unfolding drama of an entire
nation. Praise for Poland Engrossing . . . a page-turner in the grand Michener
tradition.--The Washington Post A Michener epic is far more than a bedtime
reader, it's an experience. Poland is a monumental effort, a magnificent guide
to a better understanding of the country's tribulations.--Chicago Tribune
Stunning . . . an unmatched overview of Polish history . . . The families
themselves come very much alive, and through them, Poland itself.--USA Today A
titanic documentary novel.--The Wall Street Journal
In this sweeping novel, James A. Michener chronicles eight tumultuous
centuries as three Polish families live out their destinies. 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 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. Like the heroic land that is its subject, Poland teems with
vivid events, unforgettable characters, and the unfolding drama of an entire
nation. Praise for Poland Engrossing . . . a page-turner in the grand Michener
tradition.--The Washington Post A Michener epic is far more than a bedtime
reader, it's an experience. Poland is a monumental effort, a magnificent guide
to a better understanding of the country's tribulations.--Chicago Tribune
Stunning . . . an unmatched overview of Polish history . . . The families
themselves come very much alive, and through them, Poland itself.--USA Today A
titanic documentary novel.--The Wall Street Journal
