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Exactly what the title is asking. The History of The Holy Roman Empire is an extremely confusing and intricate system of politics, how in the hell did it last for as long as it did. Reminder; I better not see any Voltaire quotes in your responses.

If we were to trace the legacy of Rome, from ancient times to the modern, what paths could it take? Zeroeth Rome: Athens? 1st Rome: Rome. The original one 2nd Rome: Byzantium/Constantinople 3rd Rome: For me, instead of one linear path, the paths diverge here into two separate directions...

dont need anymore help, topic can be deleted

Hello everyone. I doubt this topic will get much attention thanks to its rather obscure subject matter, and while most of us are probably somewhat familiar with the infamous Jan van Leiden and the tragic Anabaptist/Melchiorite Münster rebellion, I've been trying to find out more about similar...

France and England were Europe's premier monarchies; is there any way to make them part of the Holy Roman Empire, thus (in theory at least) uniting most of Catholic Christendom under one head? And what would be the effect of this? Would their wealth and resources result in a much more powerful...

Hello all, I've been wanting to get strict answers on the condition of the name Holy Roman Empire and whether such a title is appropriate. Is Voltaire's quote "Neither Holy, nor Roman, nor an Empire true?

Some claim thousands, which is highly doubtful. Hundreds could be possible. Any reliable data on the number of states within the Holy Roman Empire in a given year would be much appreciated.

Doing some research on the genealogical connections of the Holy Roman Emperors. I have run into a snag and was wondering if someone out there may could helpe me out. I have read where Emperor Hnery VII was a 13th generation descendant of Emperor Louis III and that Emperor Fredrick III was a...

Just how effective was the Holy Roman Empire?

I've always been curious, what were the capitals of the Holy Roman Empire and at what times. I know that Charlemagne, the founder of the empire, made his capital at Aachen. Still don't know how to pronounce it. I also know that in England at least, the capital was wherever the king was. However...

Hi, I'm a bit confused by the Holy Roman Empire's Role in Northern Italy through it's lifetime. 1. When Fredrick I Barbarossa invaded Italy in the 12th century, (With the intent of defeating Sicily.) was Northern Italy already part of the Empire? (Some of my maps seem to suggest that.) If...