O Gallowym kleryku i królu Bolesławie Szczodrym raz jeszcze
Another mention of Gallus Anonymous’ cleric and King Bolesław II the Bold

Summary/Abstract: The article concerns a compelling anecdote related by Gallus Anonymous. The story seemsto show King Bolesław II the Bold in a good light. However, a detailed analysis of the workshows that, despite the seemingly positive overtones of the story, the historian pointed tothe king’s extravagance as one of the reasons for his loss of power, being toppled from histhrone, expulsion from the country and death in exile.

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