Podcasts History History of the Germans Ep. 18 - Henry II Goes Forth - The Wars with Boleslaw Chrobry

Ep. 18 - Henry II Goes Forth - The Wars with Boleslaw Chrobry

Published: May 20, 2021, 11 a.m.

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.