Episode 85: How to Run an Empire
The History of English Podcast
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The Role of Dukes and Counts in Medieval Europe
This chapter discusses the difference between a Duke and a Count in medieval Europe, their roles and origins, and their influence in expanding territories. It explores the administrative structure of Henry's empire and England, the origins of titles like Earl and Countess, and the diminishing power of Earls over time.
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