Chronica seu originale regum et principum Poloniae

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Chronica seu originale regum et principum Poloniae is a Latin history of Poland written by Wincenty Kadlubek between 1190 and 1208 CE. The work was probably commissioned by Casimir II of Poland. Consisting of four volumes, it describes Polish history, from the time of wars with "Galls" to the partition of lands after the war.

The first, second, and third books are composed as a classical dialogue, where the author positions himself as a witness of the conversation. The Chronica's use of this style is unique in medieval literature but was frequently used in antiquity.