The Annexation of Silesian Duchies into the Bohemian Crown as Portrayed by Peter of Zittau Chronicle and Other Chronicles from the Times of Charles IV

Abstract

Analysis of reports on the successive annexation of thee Duchy of Silesia to the Kingdom of Bohemia for John of Luxemburg in Zbraslav Chronicle and Chronicles from the times of Charles IV, including his autobiography. Peter of Zittau described only basic events, Charles IV is incorporating its concept of the Czech Crown.

Keywords

• the king of Bohemia
• John of Luxemburg
• Chronicle of Zbraslav
• Peter of Zittau
• the dukes of Silesia
• chronicles from the times of Charles IV
• 1327-1348