This volume provides a comprehensive history of Poland from its legendary origins to the early modern period. Focusing on the lives and achievements of the country's rulers, it is a richly detailed and vividly written account of a fascinating and complex nation. Ines was a Polish historian and poet, and this work remains one of his most enduring legacies. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.