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The Holy Roman Empire: A Very Short Introduction (Paperback)
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The Holy Roman Empire: A Very Short Introduction (Paperback)
Series: Very Short Introductions
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Voltaire's description of the Holy Roman Empire as 'neither holy,
nor Roman, nor an empire' is often cited to underline its
worthlessness. German historians traditionally despised it because
it had allegedly impeded German unification. Since 1945 scholars
have been more positive but the empire's history and significance
is still largely misunderstood. In this Very Short Introduction
Joachim Whaley outlines the fascinating thousand-year history of
the Holy Roman Empire. Founded in 800 on the basis of Charlemagne's
Frankish kingdom, its imperial title went to the German monarchy
which became established in the ninth and ten centuries. They
claimed Charlemagne's legacy, including his role as protector of
the papacy and guardian of the Church. Around 1500 the title Holy
Roman Empire of the German Nation was adopted. An elective
monarchy, the empire gradually developed from a feudal monarchy
into a legal system that pacified the territories and cities of
German-speaking Europe. By 1519 it had a supreme court and a
regional enforcement system ended feuding. Throughout its lifetime,
the empire's growth and history was shaped by the major
developments in Europe, from the Reformation, to the Thirty Years
War, to the French revolutionary wars, which led to Napoleon
destroying the empire in 1806. The sense of a common history over a
thousand years and the legal traditions established by the empire
have shaped the history of German-speaking Europe ever since.
Joachim Whaley analyses the empire's crucial impact and role in the
history of European power and politics, and shows that there has
never been a more durable political system in German history. ABOUT
THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford
University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every
subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get
ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts,
analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make
interesting and challenging topics highly readable.
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