Isbn: 9780243958009 - Histoire Générale De Pologne, Vol. 5 (classic Reprint) (3 results)

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book explores the life and reign of Sigismund II Augustus, the last of the Jagiellonian dynasty to rule the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth, from 1548 to 1572. Examining the political, social, and religious developments of this period, the author sheds light on the complexities of the region during the sixteenth century. The book analyzes Sigismund's controversial marriage, his conflicts with the nobility, and his attempts to reform the Commonwealth's governance. The author also discusses the rise of Protestantism, the influence of the Catholic Church, and the evolving role of the nobility within the political system. Through meticulous research, this book contributes to our understanding of a pivotal era in Polish-Lithuanian history and the challenges faced by one of its most enigmatic rulers. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…