THE TEUTONIC KNIGHTS. ILLUSTRATED CLASSICS

Travel back in time to the era of knights, honor, and unwavering faith with Henryk Sienkiewicz's "The Teutonic Knights" in the Illustrated Classics series. This edition, enriched with beautiful illustrations, brings to life the story of love, sacrifice, and heroic struggle for freedom, transporting the reader to the heart of medieval Poland. Feel the spirit of the era, rediscover the fates of Zbyszko, Danusia, and Jurand.

• Original graphic design - a classic edition enriched with illustrations.
• Captivating read - ideal for lovers of history and literature.
• Colorful characters - unforgettable heroes whose fates deeply touch.
• The history of Polish knighthood - a story of courage, bravery, and loyalty to the homeland.
• Tragic love - the moving story of Zbyszko and Danusia.
• The Battle of Grunwald - a spectacular depiction of the triumph of Polish arms.
• Hardcover edition - durable and elegant.

In "The Teutonic Knights," Sienkiewicz shows moments of glory of Polish knighthood, manifesting faith in the strength of the nation, its courage and determination in striving for victory. Against the background of momentous historical events, the author draws portraits of expressive figures, among whom Jurand of Spychów, his daughter Danusia, and knights Maćko and Zbyszko of Bogdaniec stand out. Zbyszko, young and brave, faces the death penalty for attacking a Teutonic envoy, but Danusia saves him, becoming his lady of heart. However, their happiness is short-lived when Danusia is kidnapped by the Teutonic Knights. Will Zbyszko and Jurand be able to find and free her? Will the Teutonic Order be held accountable for its iniquities?

The tragic love story of Zbyszko and Danusia is a melodramatic thread, and the descriptions of battles with the Teutonic Knights were intended to awaken hope and fighting spirit in the Polish nation. The culmination of the novel is the Battle of Grunwald, presented as a monumental triumph of Polish-Lithuanian arms. Henryk Sienkiewicz, a Nobel laureate, shaped the national identity of Poles through his work, and "The Teutonic Knights" remains one of his most important works, inspiring future generations to cultivate patriotic and historical values.

The publishing house Ibis/Books puts into your hands a classic work in a new, illustrated version. The hardcover guarantees the durability and elegance of the edition, and the format 15x21.1 cm makes the book fit perfectly in your hand. Let yourself be swept away by the whirl of history and experience unforgettable moments with the heroes of "The Teutonic Knights." Feel the spirit of struggle, love, and sacrifice that shaped the fate of Poland.