Published May 21, 2022
Was the Holy Roman Empire, Holy, Roman, or an Empire?
Gary Arndt delves into Voltaire's criticism of the Holy Roman Empire, questioning its legitimacy as holy, Roman, or an empire, while exploring its intricate political structure, origins, and evolution under the Carolingian dynasty and Otto I.
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