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
Titre	Frederick Barbarossa
Auteur	G A Loud
Série	Medieval Lives
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Type de reliure	Hardback
Éditeur	Reaktion Books
Année de publication	2025-02-01
Nombre de pages	200
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