LEW DANIŁOWICZ PRINCE OF HALYCH-VOLHYNIA

Discover the fascinating story of Lew Daniłowicz, the Prince of Halych-Volhynia, a figure who has permanently inscribed himself in the history of Rus. His life is a story of political intrigues, military successes, and cultural development. Immerse yourself in the world of 13th-century Eastern Europe and get to know a ruler who knew how to maneuver between powerful neighbors while safeguarding the interests of his principality.

• Founder of Lviv – the city owes its name to him.
• Skillful politician – he skillfully played the interests of the Ruthenian princes.
• Diplomat – he moved in the sphere of influence of the Golden Horde, Lithuania, Hungary, Bohemia, and Poland.
• Territorial expansion – Halych-Volhynia Rus owed him short-term conquests in Transcarpathia and the Lublin region.
• Economic and cultural development – the time of founding cities, building castles and churches.

Lew Daniłowicz is a figure who deserves special attention. His reign was not only marked by wars and political maneuvers, but also by intensive economic and cultural development. The founding and expansion of cities, the construction of castles and churches, the development of fine arts and the flourishing of trade - all this contributes to the image of a ruler who knew how to take care of the well-being of his state.

Leontij Wojtowycz's book is the first biography of Lew Daniłowicz on the Polish book market. With expertise and knowledge of the sources, the author presents the figure of the ruler and leads the reader through the twists and turns of the politics of Halych-Volhynia Rus in the second half of the 13th century. It is a story about a time when Halych-Volhynia Rus was at the height of its power and Lew Daniłowicz was one of the key figures of this turbulent era.

The architecture of the buildings erected during the reign of Lew Daniłowicz combined Byzantine patterns with Western European ones. This is evidence of openness to external influences and the ability to adapt to changing conditions. Lew Daniłowicz knew how to draw from different cultures and create a unique style that has survived for centuries.

Technical data:

• Author: Leontij Wojtowycz
• Publisher: Avalon
• Year of publication: 2020
• Cover: hardcover
• Number of pages: 316
• Format: 210x150x20 mm