Talk:Crown of the Polish Kingdom
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[edit] Archaic name
I wouldn't agree that the Crown of the Polish Kingdom is an "archaic name" of anything. It's a CONCEPT born in the 14th century. It describes the idea of the Polish state in late Middle Ages, the idea that the State is separate from its governor (king). It's a new political ideology, new idea of political power. According to the patrimonial monarchy system, the land under king's domination was his property. It could be inherited by his successors, the king was the source of law, etc. The Crown brings a new ideology - national symbols were born at that time (White Eagle), king's power became subject to legal rules, finally the king became elected (from 1573, like a president today) what was really unique in Europe. The Crown was the beginning of the Polish way to democracy and - finally - to adoption of the first European constitution (3.05.1791). It's not a "name". Montessquieu (talk) 17:47, 7 May 2008 (UTC)
- I agree. The concept my be old but is still relevant (in historical studies).--Piotr Konieczny aka Prokonsul Piotrus| talk 19:05, 7 May 2008 (UTC)
- It's clear that it's old :) It's one of the most important achievements of the Piast dynasty (even if they might not have desired that) and a great mental change, in fact - it's the beginning of real "Poland" as a state, community, not just lands under Polish king's authority (which can be sold or whatever). Montessquieu (talk) 20:52, 7 May 2008 (UTC)
