In the circle of medieval legend of the “golden age” of Poland’s origins: Bolesław the Great, King of Poland and ruler of... the Saxons
In the circle of medieval legend of the “golden age” of Poland’s origins: Bolesław the Great, King of Poland and ruler of... the Saxons

Summary/Abstract: The legend of Bolesław Chrobry's golden age, created in Gallus Anonymous's chronicle at the beginning of the 12th century, presents him as a king who enjoyed the recognition of the Roman Empire (specifically Emperor Otto III) and at the same time realised the ideal of a ruler in the form of Charlemagne, a clear example of which is Chrobry's alleged rule over the Saxons. In this way, the chronicler - departing from the historical realities of Bolesław Chrobry's coronation in 1025 - created an image of events promoting the idea of Poland as a kingdom in accordance with the system of values and political goals identified as optimal for implementation in the times of Bolesław Krzywousty. In the following centuries, Gallus's image of Bolesław Chrobry's conquests became the basis for further legends (including the Lechite empire).

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