Complete two-volume set of God’s Playground: A History of Poland by Norman Davies, revised edition published by Columbia University Press. Includes Volume I, The Origins to 1795, and Volume II, 1795 to the Present. One of the most respected and widely cited modern histories of Poland.

These copies come from the library of Nathaniel Tarn, poet and anthropologist, and retain his distinctive ex libris bookplate. Tarn provenance consistently adds collector appeal, particularly for works connected to European history, intellectual culture, and political thought.

Both volumes are clean, solid paperbacks with bright interiors and tight bindings. Includes a laid-in period review clipping, a nice contextual piece that underscores the book’s reception and scholarly importance.

A strong, complete Tarn-associated set with both research value and collectible upside.

Also included is a laid-in contemporary newspaper review clipping discussing the book, a nice piece of period ephemera that reinforces its reception and adds contextual interest.

Author Norman Davies

Publisher Columbia University Press

Year 2005 revised edition

Special attributes Two volume set, paperback, Tarn provenance bookplate, laid-in review clipping

Topic European history, Polish history

Subject Poland, Eastern Europe, intellectual history

Keywords Norman Davies, Gods Playground, Poland history, Tarn library, Eastern Europe studies

Condition Very good, clean interiors, light shelf wear to covers