Elementy rodzime i obce w uzbrojeniu wczesnośredniowiecznym na Śląsku
Krzysztof Wachowski
The paper is devoted to a profound analysis of elements early Mediaeval armament. This issue should be treated separately for the period before year 990 and after, when Silesia became incorporated into state Polane. In first these phases picture quite varied. Arms Armour slight influences Slavs, presumably coming from east, as well Merovinian late Avar are visible. Around 800 Carolingian imports appear, although 9th century at large characterised by certain stagnation cultural contacts in Śląsk. Only decline Great Moravian appear. 10th old Hungarian Czech influences. Early armament this district was Piast monarchy not so strongly culturally differentiated. Western mainly noticeable, Scandinavian Russian features observable well. On map illustrating distribution militaries Piasts emerges their concentration which can identified with Opolini.
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