Wawrzyniec Kowalski. The Kings of the Slavs—the Image of a Ruler in the Latin Text of The Chronicle of the Priest of Duklja.

Wawrzyniec Kowalski's book, "The Kings of the Slavs—the Image of a Ruler in the Latin Text of The Chronicle of the Priest of Duklja," provides a comprehensive analysis of the highly debated source material, the Chronicle of the Priest of Duklja (CPD). The book addresses the origins, authorship, and different versions of CPD, and then delves into specific chapters and figures within the chronicle. Kowalski argues that the legendary parts of CPD are not just myth, but serve a distinct purpose within the chronicle and provide insight into the worldview of the author(s) and early Slavic societies. While the book primarily focuses on the legendary material of CPD, it is a valuable resource for understanding this complex text. [Extracted from the article]