"John Sobieski: Lothian Prize Essay for 1881" by Edward H. R. Tatham is a historical piece that tells the story of John Sobieski, Poland's celebrated king who bravely defended Europe. The author recounts Sobieski's life, looking closely at how Poland's society and politics were during his time, and pointing out what made Polish history unique. The story explains how Sobieski came from a family known for their military success and how he dealt with the problems of Poland's government, and it shows him as a symbol of Poland's struggles and a leader in the fight against the Ottoman Empire. The essay sets this up by first describing the special things about Poland's history, mainly its setup of social classes with nobles and peasants.
John Sobieski: Lothian prize essay for 1881
By Edward H. R. (Edward Henry Ralph) Tatham
Witness the rise of a Polish king as he battles both internal strife and external threats in a dramatic bid to protect Europe from invasion.
Genres
Released
2022-07-21
Formats
epub (images)
mobi (images)
epub3 (images)
mobi
epub
txt
Free Download
Summary
About the AuthorInformation on this author is scarce, but their work continues to inspire readers.
Information on this author is scarce, but their work continues to inspire readers.
Total Reviews
10.0k
Total reviews from Goodreads may change
More Like This
Explore books similar to the one you're viewing
Two Chancellors: Prince Gortchakof and Prince Bismarck
By Julian Klaczko
On the Field of Glory: An Historical Novel of the Time of King John Sobieski
By Henryk Sienkiewicz
Thaddeus of Warsaw
By Jane Porter
The Lion of Poland: The Story of Paderewski
By Ruth Fox Hume
History of the Late Polish Revolution and the Events of the Campaign
By Joseph Hordynski
Kościuszko A Biography
By Monica M. (Monica Mary) Gardner
More by This Author
Discover other books written by the same author
Related by Category
Discover books in the same genre or category
Colomba
By Prosper Mérimée
Greek Lands and Letters
By Francis Greenleaf Allinson
Personal sketches of his own times, Vol. 3 (of 3)
By Jonah Barrington
A Popular History of France from the Earliest Times, Volume 4
By François Guizot
Nooks and Corners of Pembrokeshire
By H. Thornhill (Henry Thornhill) Timmins
The Hittites: The story of a Forgotten Empire
By A. H. (Archibald Henry) Sayce