DUKE JANUSZ THE GOOD, THE LAST PIAST OF OPOLE - ARTUR ŁOJEK

Discover the fascinating story of Janusz the Good, the last representative of the Opole Piast line. This scientific monograph by Artur Łojek is the first such detailed work devoted to this figure. Immerse yourself in the world of medieval Silesia and learn about the fate of a ruler who, avoiding armed conflicts, went down in history as a good host and wise politician.

• The first scientific monograph devoted to Janusz the Good
• Based on a broad source base, verifying common opinions
• Detailed description of the life and activities of the last Piast of Opole
• Analysis of the politics and economy of the Duchy of Opole and Racibórz
• Co-authorship of the Mining Ordinance of 1528
• Great Land Privilege of 1531
• Author: Artur Łojek - Doctor of Humanities, historian

Janusz the Good, who lived at the turn of the 15th and 16th centuries, was an extremely interesting figure. In contrast to his brother Nicholas II, Janusz appeared to be a gentle and composed man. His ability to avoid armed conflicts allowed him to focus on the development of the duchy, which earned him the positive opinion of contemporaries and descendants.

Artur Łojek's book is not only a biography of Janusz the Good, but also a detailed picture of Upper Silesia in the 14th and 15th centuries. The author analyzes the process of uniting the politically fragmented region, which Janusz managed to complete, annexing Racibórz to his rule in 1521. This work is a valuable source of knowledge for all those interested in the history of Silesia and Poland.

Artur Łojek, the author of the monograph, is a Doctor of Humanities in the discipline of history. A graduate of the Institute of History of the University of Silesia, his research interests focus on the history of Poland and Silesia until the beginning of the 16th century, with particular emphasis on the history of the Upper Silesian duchies and princely biography. His work is a guarantee of reliable knowledge and insightful historical analysis.

This work is a must-read for anyone who wants to deepen their knowledge of the history of Silesia, Poland and the Piast dynasty. Thanks to the broad source base and the author's insightful analysis, the reader has the opportunity to get to know Janusz the Good as a man, ruler and politician who has permanently entered the history of the region.

The book, published by Avalon, is hardcover and has 624 pages. The A5 format makes it handy and comfortable to read. ISBN 978-83-7730-690-1 guarantees high quality of publication and availability in bookstores.