John Sobieski: Lothian prize essay for 1881 by Edward H. R. Tatham
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"John Sobieski: Lothian Prize Essay for 1881" by Edward H. R. Tatham is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The work focuses on the life and accomplishments of John Sobieski, the legendary King of Poland known for his significant role in European history, particularly in the defense against the Ottoman Empire. Through this essay, the author explores the sociopolitical landscape of Poland during Sobieski's reign, as well as the
unique attributes of Polish history. At the start of the essay, the context is set by discussing the peculiarities of Polish history, emphasizing its distinct social structure, including the nobility and peasant class. The narrative then begins to introduce John Sobieski and his ancestral legacy, highlighting his rise from an illustrious family steeped in military achievements and the challenges he faced within Poland’s complex constitutional system. The opening presents Sobieski not only as a military leader but also as a figure embodying the struggles of Poland, setting the stage for his emergence as a key player in the defense of Europe against Turkish advances. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Tatham, Edward H. R. (Edward Henry Ralph), 1857-1938 |
|---|---|
| Title | John Sobieski: Lothian prize essay for 1881 |
| Original Publication | United Kingdom: A. Thomas Shrimpton & Son,1881. |
| Credits | Turgut Dincer and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 69.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | DK: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Russia, Former Soviet Republics, Poland |
| Subject | John III Sobieski, King of Poland, 1629-1696 |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 68578 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-68578-6 |
| Release Date | Jul 21, 2022 |
| Last Update | Oct 18, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 545 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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