O Gallowym kleryku i królu Bolesławie Szczodrym raz jeszcze

Abstract

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