Frederick Barbarossa by G A Loud

Frederick Barbarossa by G A Loud

Frederick Barbarossa, also known as Frederick I, Holy Roman Emperor from 1155, was a dominant figure in late 12th-century European history. He is remembered as one of the greatest medieval German emperors; some even regard him as a German hero. He brought peace to Germany, fought to maintain control over Italian cities and engaged in a lengthy dispute with the papacy. Barbarossa died on a Crusade to reclaim the Holy Land for Christianity. But despite his efforts, his reign marked a decline in imperial authority, with defeats in Italy and growing local power among German princes. Frederick Barbarossa examines this paradox, revealing the realities and limitations of monarchical power in medieval Europe. This is a cogent, original and up-to-date analysis of Barbarossa, suitable for both students and the general reader.

G. A. Loud is Emeritus Professor of Medieval History at the University of Leeds. His previous books include The Chronicle of Arnold of Lübeck (2019) and The Social World of the Abbey of Cava, c. 1020–1300 (2021).

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ISBN 13	9781836390220
ISBN 10	183639022X
Title	Frederick Barbarossa
Author	G A Loud
Series	Medieval Lives
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Binding Type	Hardback
Publisher	Reaktion Books
Year published	2025-02-01
Number of pages	200
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