PRINCE JANUSZ THE GOOD LAST PIAST OF OPOLE - ARTUR ŁOJEK

Enter the fascinating world of medieval Silesian history, learning about the fate of Janusz the Good, the last representative of the Opole Piast line. This book is not only a biography, but also an insightful analysis of the political and social realities of that era. Discover how Janusz the Good, unlike his hot-tempered brother, gained the reputation of a just and prudent ruler who went down in history as a good host and wise politician.

• The first scientific monograph devoted to Janusz the Good.
• A broad source base enabling the verification of common opinions.
• Detailed analysis of the political and social realities of the era.
• Insightful look at the life and work of the last Piast ruler of Opole and Racibórz.
• Codification of local mining law.
• Writing down the constitutional issues of the duchies of Opole and Racibórz.

Artur Łojek's book is the result of many years of research and analysis, based on a rich source base. The author presents with extraordinary precision and attention to detail the life and work of Janusz the Good, showing him as a complex and multi-layered figure. Thanks to this book, the reader can better understand the political and social realities of Upper Silesia in the 14th and 15th centuries, and learn about the behind-the-scenes of the unification of most of the politically fragmented areas of the region.

Janusz the Good, unlike his brother Nicholas II, appeared to be a gentle, calm and composed man. He avoided military conflicts, focusing on the economic development of his duchy. His activities resulted in the unification of most of the Upper Silesian lands, as well as the codification of mining law and the writing down of constitutional issues of the duchies of Opole and Racibórz. This work is the first scientific monograph devoted to this outstanding ruler.

The author, Artur Łojek, based his research on a broad source base, which made it possible to verify many common opinions about the last Piast ruler of Opole and Racibórz. This book is not only a valuable source of knowledge for historians and researchers, but also a fascinating read for all lovers of the history of Silesia and Poland. Thanks to it, you can better understand the political and social processes that shaped this region for centuries.

Avalon Publishing House offers readers a publication that will certainly satisfy the curiosity of even the most demanding history lovers. This book is not only a solid knowledge base, but also an inspiring story about a man who, with his wisdom and prudence, has permanently entered the history of Silesia. Immerse yourself in the reading and discover the fascinating world of Janusz the Good, the last Piast of Opole!