The Predatory Piast Dynasty 2023 Edition
Discover the fascinating history of the first rulers of Poland in Sławomir Leśniewski's new book. Pious rulers or bloodthirsty criminals? Gentle white heads or cunning seductresses? This book answers these questions, presenting the medieval Polish rulers in a completely new light.
- The latest scientific discoveries about the Piast dynasty
- Extraordinary personalities and intelligence of the rulers
- Cruelty and ruthlessness in the exercise of power
- Conflicts and intrigues at the Piast court
- A fascinating story about Polish rulers
- Reliable historical knowledge presented in an accessible way
- An engaging read like the best historical series
Until recently, it seemed that everything was known about the first rulers of Poland. Meanwhile, the latest scientific discoveries show that the more we know about the Piasts, the more new questions and mysteries arise to be discovered. The popularizer of history, Sławomir Leśniewski, decided to face the phenomenon of the Piast clan in his latest book.
Bolesław the Brave, Generous and Wrymouth. Next to them are figures that historians unfairly push into the background, such as Mieszko I's sister Adelajda or Bolesław Rogatka. They all have one thing in common - against the background of other dynasties, they stood out with their extraordinary personality and intelligence, often combined with political genius. At the same time, they were also known for their cruelty, impetuosity and ruthlessness in exercising power. They ruthlessly and unscrupulously dealt with their opponents, even their closest relatives.
The conflict between Prince Bolesław and Bishop Stanisław, the massacre in Gąsawa and the rebellion of the vogt Albert during the time of Łokietek take on a new dimension in Leśniewski's book. The reader follows the described events as if watching an engaging and historically realistic series. The Predatory Piast Dynasty is not only a portion of reliable historical knowledge, but above all a fascinating story about Polish rulers, their passions and weaknesses.
Sławomir Leśniewski (born 1959) - popularizer of history, author of over a dozen books, including the acclaimed Flood. The true story of the game for the throne and power. He published historical articles in "Polityka", "Rzeczpospolita" and "Focus". He is a lawyer by profession.
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