Ep. 82 - The Constitution of the Realm - The Mainzer Landfriede on 1235
History of the Germans
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The Reichstag of the Holy Roman Empire
In Germany the royal rights transfer not to an institution, but to individuals based on rank. The Reichstag despite over 300 years of existence did not become the nucleus of a democratic Germany. I have my views about why and how that happened, but if I have learned one thing over the last 82 episodes, it is to keep my mouth shut until I have properly researched a topic. Next week we will take a look at some of the most fascinating aspects of Frederick II, the ones outside his political life. We will talk architecture, poetry, science, and his true passion, the Arte de Vinandie Konavivus, the art of hunting with birds.
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