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Poland's Forgotten Monarch: Bolesław the Wrymouth
This episode of The Story of Poland explores the reign of Bolesław III Wrymouth (Krzywousty), a Piast ruler who held the kingdom together through war, diplomacy, and a controversial succession plan. We cover his battles against the Holy Roman Empire and Pomerania, including the siege of Głogów, his use of ruses, and the 1109 Battle of Hundsfeld. We also discuss his Testament, which divided Poland among his sons and inadvertently triggered centuries of fragmentation known as the 'Rozbicie dzielnicowe' (Fragmentation of the Realm). Lucas and Luna reflect on whether Bolesław's…
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