The Polish-Hungarian borderland in light of the work Chronografi a albo Dziejopis Żywiecki by Andrzej Komoniecki

Abstract

This article analyses the question of Polish-Hungarian borderland in the Early Modern Age. On the basis of the work Chronografia albo Dziejopis Żywiecki by Andrzej Komoniecki, it discusses various problems related to the political, economic and social history of the Żywiec borderland region. In addition, Komoniecki’s attitude towards members of neighbouring communities across the borders is presented, as the chronicle includes many references to the day-to-day lives of the burghers and peasants from Żywiec and the surrounding area. Komoniecki describes their customs, rituals and mentality, and devotes much space to descriptions of robberies and executions of criminals. It is  suggested, moreover, that Komoniecki was particularly interested in natural disasters and other unusual events.