‎Darius von G ttner-Sporzy?ski (ed)‎
‎Jagiellon Dynasty, 1386-1596. Politics, Culture, Diplomacy‎

‎, Brepols, 2024 Hardback, 273 pages, Size:156 x 234 mm, Illustrations:1 tables b/w., 7 maps b/w, Language: English. ISBN 9782503598970.‎

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‎Summary The volume offers a re-examination of the rise of the Jagiellon dynasty in medieval and early modern Central Europe. Originating in Lithuania and extending its dominion to Poland, Hungary, and Bohemia, the Jagiellon dynasty has left an enduring legacy in European history. This collection of studies presents the Jagiellons as rulers with dynamic and negotiated authority. It begins with the dynasty's origins and its dynastic union with Poland, milestones that have shaped the political and cultural trajectory of the dynasty's reign. The volume places significant emphasis on the role of royal consorts, thereby broadening traditional gender-focused perspectives. Far from being mere accessories, queens had a considerable influence on governance, economic matters, and diplomacy. The cultural impact of Jagiellon rule is analysed through interactions with humanists and the intellectual milieu of the court. The performative aspects of Jagiellon power, including the use of words, gestures, and even intentional silences, are examined as powerful tools of articulation. Emotional factors that influence governance and intricate dynastic relationships are explored, revealing how political decisions, especially constitutional reforms, are made more rapidly when faced with perceived dynastic vulnerabilities. In Poland, the rise of parliamentary institutions under the earlier Jagiellon monarchs epitomises the concept of negotiated authority, underscoring the growing political role of the nobility. This volume thus provides a multi-faceted and nuanced understanding of the Jagiellon dynasty's legacy in political, cultural, and gender-related spheres, enhancing understanding of European history. TABLE OF CONTENTS Preface to the first volume of the East Central Europe series Central Europe as Jagiellon Europe Darius von G ttner-Sporzy?ski Chapter 1. The Making of the Dynasty: From the House of Gediminas to the House of Jagiellon Rimvydas Petrauskas Chapter 2. W?adys?aw Jagie??o: The Founder of Jagiellon Power in East Central Europe Tomasz Graff Chapter 3. Queens Consort of the Jagiellon Monarchs Bo?ena Czwojdrak Chapter 4. Sigismund I the Elder and the Intellectual Milieu of Erasmus of Rotterdam Robert T. Tomczak Chapter 5. The King and his Subjects: Methods and Means of Royal Communication Piotr W?cowski Chapter 6. The solitude of Sigismund II Augustus: Between Loneliness and Seclusion Marek Ferenc Chapter 7. The Lithuanian Wife of Sigismund II Augustus: Barbara Radziwi??'s Path to becoming Queen of Poland Agnieszka Januszek-Sieradzka Chapter 8. The Royal Household of Stephen B thory and its Jagiellon Legacy Dominik Kadzik Chapter 9. Representation, Society, and the Jagiellon Monarchy, 1506-1572 Jolanta Choi?ska-Mika Index‎