Loud, G. a.
Frederick Barbarossa (Medieval Lives)
- ISBN 13:
- 9781836390220
- author:
- Loud, G. a.
- format:
- Hardback
- publisher:
- Reaktion Books
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2024
- Pages:
- 200
- Dimensions:
- 22.3 x 14.6 x 2.3 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Biography, Historical, History,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 4 working days
Description
Frederick Barbarossa was a dominant figure in late-twelfth-century European history, remembered as one of the greatest German emperors. His reign marked a complex period of power and conflict, with significant implications for medieval Europe.
This fresh account examines the paradox of Frederick I's rule, where his achievements brought peace to Germany but also contributed to a decline in imperial authority. G. A. Loud charts the limitations of monarchical power during this time, providing a cogent analysis of Barbarossa's legacy.
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