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Polish Kingdom - Piast Dynasty

963 CE 1138 CE
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  General Description  
The Kingdom of Poland, was a significant medieval polity in Central Europe, primarily encompassing the territory of modern-day Poland. Initially a fragmented region, Poland began to coalesce into a more unified entity under the Piast dynasty, which emerged in the late 10th century. Mieszko I, recognized as the first ruler of Poland, adopted Christianity in 966, aligning the kingdom more closely with Western Europe. [1]
Under the Piast dynasty, Poland experienced periods of expansion and consolidation, extending its influence over neighboring Slavic tribes and territories. The reign of Bolesław I the Brave (992-1025) was notable for its military campaigns and the establishment of Poland’s first archbishopric in Gniezno, affirming Poland’s status within Christendom. [2] The kingdom faced challenges, including internal divisions, succession disputes, and external threats from the Holy Roman Empire, the Kievan Rus’, and later, the Teutonic Knights. Despite these challenges, the Piast rulers managed to maintain a degree of autonomy. [2]
The fragmentation period (1138-1320) saw Poland divided into several duchies, weakening central authority and leading to increased German influence in some regions. This period was characterized by internal strife and the gradual erosion of the Piast dynasty’s power.

[1]: Norman Davies, God’s Playground: A History of Poland: In Two Volumes, Rev. ed. (Oxford ; New York: Oxford University Press, 2005). Zotero link: LUJ3NYJU

[2]: Eduard Mühle, Die Piasten: Polen im Mittelalter, Bsr 2709 (München: Verlag C.H. Beck, 2011). Zotero link: EVZQ25XL

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Fortifications
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Projectiles
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Animals used in warfare
Armor
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Power Transitions
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General Variables
Identity and Location Polish Kingdom - Piast Dynasty (pl_piast_dyn_1)
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Utm Zone 34 U 963 CE  1138 CE
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Original Name Polish Kingdom - Piast Dynasty 963 CE  1138 CE
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Capital Gniezno 963 CE  1138 CE
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Alternative Name Królestwo Polskie 963 CE  1138 CE
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Alternative Name Regnum Poloniae 963 CE  1138 CE
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Temporal Bounds Polish Kingdom - Piast Dynasty (pl_piast_dyn_1)
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Duration [963 CE ➜ 1138 CE]
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Political and Cultural Relations Polish Kingdom - Piast Dynasty (pl_piast_dyn_1)
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Succeeding Entity
1139 CE 1382 CE
Polish Kingdom - Piast Dynasty Fragmented Period (pl_piast_dyn_2)   [None] 
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Degree of Centralization 966 CE 1138 CE
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Language Polish Kingdom - Piast Dynasty (pl_piast_dyn_1)
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Linguistic Family Indo-European 963 CE  1138 CE
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Religion Polish Kingdom - Piast Dynasty (pl_piast_dyn_1)
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Religion Genus Christianity 963 CE  1138 CE
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Religion Family Catholicism 963 CE  1138 CE
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Social Complexity Variables
Social Scale Polish Kingdom - Piast Dynasty (pl_piast_dyn_1)
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Hierarchical Complexity Polish Kingdom - Piast Dynasty (pl_piast_dyn_1)
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Professions Polish Kingdom - Piast Dynasty (pl_piast_dyn_1)
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Bureaucracy Characteristics Polish Kingdom - Piast Dynasty (pl_piast_dyn_1)
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Law Polish Kingdom - Piast Dynasty (pl_piast_dyn_1)
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Specialized Buildings: polity owned Polish Kingdom - Piast Dynasty (pl_piast_dyn_1)
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Transport Infrastructure Polish Kingdom - Piast Dynasty (pl_piast_dyn_1)
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Special-purpose Sites Polish Kingdom - Piast Dynasty (pl_piast_dyn_1)
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Information / Writing System Polish Kingdom - Piast Dynasty (pl_piast_dyn_1)
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Information / Kinds of Written Documents Polish Kingdom - Piast Dynasty (pl_piast_dyn_1)
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Information / Money Polish Kingdom - Piast Dynasty (pl_piast_dyn_1)
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Information / Postal System Polish Kingdom - Piast Dynasty (pl_piast_dyn_1)
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Information / Measurement System Polish Kingdom - Piast Dynasty (pl_piast_dyn_1)
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Warfare Variables (Military Technologies)
Fortifications Polish Kingdom - Piast Dynasty (pl_piast_dyn_1)
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Military use of Metals Polish Kingdom - Piast Dynasty (pl_piast_dyn_1)
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Projectiles Polish Kingdom - Piast Dynasty (pl_piast_dyn_1)
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Handheld weapons Polish Kingdom - Piast Dynasty (pl_piast_dyn_1)
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Animals used in warfare Polish Kingdom - Piast Dynasty (pl_piast_dyn_1)
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Armor Polish Kingdom - Piast Dynasty (pl_piast_dyn_1)
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Naval technology Polish Kingdom - Piast Dynasty (pl_piast_dyn_1)
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Economy Variables (Luxury Goods)
Religion Variables
Moralizing Supernatural Punishment and Reward Polish Kingdom - Piast Dynasty (pl_piast_dyn_1)
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Moralizing Enforcement is Broad 963 CE  1138 CE
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Moralizing Supernatural Concern is Primary 963 CE  1138 CE
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Moralizing Enforcement is Agentic 963 CE  1138 CE
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Moralizing Supernatural Punishment And Reward 963 CE  1138 CE
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Moralizing Religion Adopted by Commoners Present 963 CE  1138 CE
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Moralizing Enforcement is Targeted 963 CE  1138 CE
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Moralizing Enforcement in Afterlife 963 CE  1138 CE
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Moralizing Religion Adopted by Elites Present 963 CE  1138 CE
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Moralizing Enforcement of Rulers 963 CE  1138 CE
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Moralizing Enforcement is Certain 963 CE  1138 CE
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Human Sacrifice Polish Kingdom - Piast Dynasty (pl_piast_dyn_1)
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