1st Edition
Gesta principum Polonorum The Deeds of the Princes of the Poles
388 Pages
by
Central European University Press
Written around 1112-1116, The Deeds of the Princes of the Poles is the oldest narrative source from Poland, formerly attributed to 'Gallus,' a French monk. The anonymous author tells the ancient history of Poland down to the reign of Boleslaw III. The chronicle contains valuable information on Poland's relations to her neighbors as well as the political ideas of his time.
General Editors’ Preface, Preface (Thomas N Bisson), Abbreviations, List of Figures, Map, and Genealogical Table, Editors’ Introduction, GESTA PRINCIPUM POLONORUM, THE DEEDS OF THE PRINCES OF THE POLES, Selected Bibliography, Index of Proper Names, Index of Geographical Names, Index of Names of Peoples
Biography
János M. Bak, professor emeritus CEU (Budapest) and UBC (Vancouver) was editor in chief of Decreta Regni Mediaevalis Hungariae. The Laws of the Medieval Kingdom of Hungary (DRMH) and member of the editorial board of Central European Medieval Texts.
Frank Schaer is freelance translator.
