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This work begins: "In 1621, when the Polish ambassadors presented to Paul the Fifth the banners taken from the infidels, and piously besought him for relics, the venerable Pontiff replied: "Why ask ye me for relics'?-you have but to pick up a little of your Polish earth every... Read Full Overview

""The Knout: A Tale of Poland"" is a historical novel written by James Sadlier and published in 1884. The story is set in Poland during the 18th century, a time of political unrest and conflict between the Polish nobility and the Russian Empire. The main character, Count Stanislaus... Read Full Overview

""The Knout: A Tale of Poland"" is a historical fiction novel written by J. Sadlier and first published in 1884. Set in the early 19th century, the story follows the life of a young Polish nobleman named Count Joseph Sobieski, who becomes embroiled in a plot to overthrow the... Read Full Overview