Ep. 18 - Henry II Goes Forth - The Wars with Boleslaw Chrobry
History of the Germans - Ein Podcast von Dirk Hoffmann-Becking - Donnerstags
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1002-1018 AD Once king Henry II has established his rule, he has to face up to a new and increasingly powerful rival. Duke (later king) Boleslav of Poland has created a large and coherent polity to the east of Germany. When he takes over the counties of Meissen and Lausitz and even Bohemia, war becomes inevitable.
