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Explaining the Holy Roman Empire

History 102 with WhatifAltHist's Rudyard Lynch and Austin Padgett

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Struggles of Power: The Holy Roman Empire and the Papacy

This chapter explores the historical tensions between the Holy Roman Empire and the Papacy, focusing on the political challenges and triumphs during the 9th to 11th centuries. It examines the rise of Saxon leadership, the internal conflicts in Italy, and the significant events leading to the fragmentation of the Empire. Additionally, it highlights how these dynamics laid the groundwork for the Protestant Reformation and shaped the socio-political landscape of modern Germany.

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