http://hdl.handle.net/11089/887 2026-05-13T05:30:31Z http://hdl.handle.net/11089/58264 Uzbrojenie wojsk polskich na południowo-wschodnich ziemiach Królestwa Polskiego w latach 1470–1520 Hański, Oleg This doctoral dissertation, entitled Armament of Polish troops in the South- Eastern territories of the Kingdom of Poland in the years 1470–1520, describes the offensive and defensive armament of Polish military formations (permanent defense – obrona potoczna, the royal court banner, the militia, the armed escort of wagons), as well as the armament of the most important royal castles in Red Ruthenia and Podolia at the turn of the Middle Ages and modern times. The work presents the nature and typology of the armament of the armies in question, and describes the sets of armament (so-called armature) of individual soldiers in cavalry and infantry formations. It also shows the processes of the influence of Eastern military culture on the armament of Polish troops guarding the borderlands against invasions by the Crimean Khanate, the Moldavian Principality, and the Ottoman Empire. The source material for the work consists of registers of mercenary troops and royal horsemen, extracts from royal accounts, inventories of royal castles, as well as references to armament in court records.; W niniejszej rozprawie doktorskiej pt. Uzbrojenie wojsk polskich na południowowschodnich ziemiach Królestwa Polskiego w latach 1470–1520 opisano uzbrojenie zaczepne i ochronne formacji wojsk polskich (obrony potocznej, królewskiej chorągwi nadwornej, pospolitego ruszenia, zbrojnej eskorty wozów), a także uzbrojenie najważniejszych zamków królewskich na Rusi Czerwonej i Podolu na przełomie średniowiecza i czasów nowożytnych. W pracy jest wyświetlony charakter i typologia uzbrojenia danych wojsk, a także opisano zestawy uzbrojenia (tzw. armatury) poszczególnych żołnierzy w formacjach jazdy i piechoty. Wyświetlono też procesy wpływu kultury militarnej Wschodu na uzbrojenie polskich wojsk strzeżących pogranicza od najazdów ze strony Chanatu Krymskiego, Hospodarstwa Mołdawskiego oraz Imperium Osmańskiego. Podstawą źródłową pracy są rejestry popisowe wojsk zaciężnych i królewskich dworzan konnych, wypisy z rachunków królewskich, inwentarze zamków królewskich, a także wzmianki o uzbrojeniu w materiałach sądowych. 2025-01-01T00:00:00Z http://hdl.handle.net/11089/58086 Philosophizing Without the In-Itself: Philology, Genealogy, and the Question of Method in Nietzsche and Merleau-Ponty Heusghem, Corentin This thesis explores the status and relations of the two original philosophical methods developed by Nietzsche. The first is the philological one, which no longer aims at an objective and exhaustive adequation with a reality in-itself, but – in an attempt to be economical in its axioms – tries to think of our relation to the world solely according to experience. The second method adds a whole new problem to philosophy, which is not concerned with knowledge anymore but with the way we live, questioning the value for life of each interpretation. Thus, Nietzsche elaborates genealogy as the way to appraise the value of our values, promoting those that are most conducive to life. Nevertheless, what is the relation between these two methods and criteria? Are they always consistent with one another or can they clash? In the strict context of Nietzsche’s philosophy, this question is hard to elucidate and almost never explicitly asked. This is the reason why I chose to use Merleau-Ponty as a comparative prism to check whether the philological method can be granted an autonomy, for he adopted purely a philological method without ever attempting the genealogical one. This comparison will show that turning philology into the servant of genealogy prevents Nietzsche from obtaining important insights (epistemological, ontological and maybe even axiological) that philology could provide if it was followed radically and for its own sake. This should lead to recognize the autonomy and legitimacy of each method and task, that can crisscross but should not eliminate one another. 2025-01-01T00:00:00Z http://hdl.handle.net/11089/57947 Dwór rycerski jako element struktury osadniczej w dawnym księstwie bytomskim. Studium interdyscyplinarne Zdaniewicz, Radosław The subject of this study is the knightly court as an element of the settlement structure in the former Duchy of Bytom. This is undoubtedly a challenging subject, requiring a comprehensive approach based on the analysis and juxtaposition of numerous sources, primarily historical and archaeological. Contemporary humanities research often requires an interdisciplinary approach, open to the possibilities offered by other fields, including those in the field of technical sciences. Therefore, the work draws on both the current state of knowledge in the field of historical sciences and the achievements of modern technology, including specialized results obtained during the study of archaeological sites and monuments. The author intends the "multidisciplinarity" emphasized in the title to be a tool for developing a more plausible picture of the past. 2025-01-01T00:00:00Z http://hdl.handle.net/11089/57456 The Media Image of Prince Albert Based on Selected British Press Titles and Journalism (1840-1861) Lilly, Iwona While Queen Victoria is often regarded as Britain’s first media monarch, this study argues that Albert was the first royal consort to be shaped by the press. Using a wide range of sources, including major London newspapers, regional publications, satirical magazines, parliamentary debates, letters, pamphlets, and visual materials, the research traces how Albert was represented over time—and how those representations, often contradictory, influenced public opinion. The dissertation’s timeframe (1840-1861) encompasses the period from Albert’s arrival in England until his death, with particular attention to pivotal moments that generated intensive press scrutiny. Each event illustrates the precarious negotiation between Albert’s genuine achievements and the persistent suspicion with which he was met. The research adopts a holistic approach, examining not merely the prominence of Albert within newspaper coverage, but the dimensions of representation — the rhetoric, imagery, and narrative framing through which diverse publications constructed their versions of the Prince Consort. Particular attention is devoted to the positioning of individual newspapers, recognising that the press constituted a heterogeneous field wherein titles such as The Times frequently defended Albert, whilst conservative and radical publications expressed markedly different attitudes. This research thus offers a more nuanced portrait of Prince Albert—neither the saintly figure of Victorian memorial culture nor the foreign manipulator imagined by his detractors, but rather an exceptionally able, deeply conscientious individual who navigated impossible contradictions with considerable success yet never entirely transcended the limitations imposed by his birth and position. In reconstructing the volatile media image that attended his every action, this study illuminates broader transformations in British political culture, royal ceremonial, press freedom, and national identity during a pivotal period of modernization and imperial expansion. 2025-01-01T00:00:00Z