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Vol 4 Ep 55 - SUMMARY - Medieval Europe, Part Two

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Henry IV and Pope Gregory VII

This chapter discusses the power struggle between Henry IV and Pope Gregory VII in Medieval Europe, focusing on Henry's attempts to control the church by appointing his own bishops. It explores the conflict, including Henry's excommunication and journey to Rome, as well as the emergence of a university in Bologna and the story of Peter Abelard.

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