Wenceslaus I of Bohemia - Ratings Reign of Wenceslas I

Ratings Reign of Wenceslas I

Under the reign of Wenceslas I of Bohemia, the royal court came to cultivate lifestyles typical of contemporary Western Europe, including the culture of jousting and tournaments and the enjoyment of courtly poetry and songs. His government is associated with the establishment of Czech statehood, an increase of Czech political influence in Europe, the rise of Czech nobility, and continued development of urban life, trade and crafts. He therefore ranks among the top five kings of Czech history.

Wenceslas, like his father and son, supported the arrival of ethnic Germans into the country. He was also the first to provide privileges to the Jews who paid for it, however, they were expected to pay considerable sums of money for them.