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Explaining the Holy Roman Empire

History 102 with WhatifAltHist's Rudyard Lynch and Austin Padgett

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Battles, Empires, and Societal Shifts

This chapter explores the transformative impact of the Battle of Lagnano and the Battle of Bouvain on the historical trajectory of Europe, marking a shift from knight warfare to mass democracy in Northern Italy. It delves into the dynamics of the Holy Roman Empire between 1170 and 1200, including the rise of common law and the relationship between nobility and the merchant class amidst political disunity. Additionally, the narrative examines the economic implications of the Hanseatic League and the complexities of leadership during pivotal events like the Thirty Years' War under Frederick Barbarossa.

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