Holy Roman Empire Explained
The term "Holy Roman Empire" has a complex history, with its roots tracing back to Charlemagne's coronation. The concept of it being "holy" is debated, as the empire's official religion was Catholicism until the Protestant Reformation. The "Roman" aspect is also contentious, given that the empire's territory largely lay outside the original Roman Empire, particularly in Germany.In this clip
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Was the Holy Roman Empire, Holy, Roman, or an Empire? (Encore)
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