This biography chronicles the life of Frederick Barbarossa, one of the most influential figures of the 12th century. As Holy Roman Emperor, his reign was marked by a relentless struggle for power across the German and Italian realms, as well as a pivotal role in the Crusades.
Excerpt:
I have attempted here to explain not just what happened in the reign of Frederick Barbarossa but why that reign was historically significant, in a way that will be comprehensible to a reader coming fresh to the subject. There are inevitably some omissions and simplifications, especially where there are difficult problems in interpreting the original sources on which there has been no space to dwell, but I have tried to avoid overdue simplification and outright distortion.
Who is this book for?
Although another major biography of Frederick Barbarossa appeared less than a decade ago, this book provides a more concise account of the emperor’s life—an ideal introduction for new readers. It will be especially valuable to those interested in the Holy Roman Empire, 12th-century Europe, or the events of the Third Crusade.
The Author
Graham Loud is a professor emeritus of medieval history at the University of Leeds, and a leading expert on the political history of Italy and Germany during the High Middle Ages.
Frederick Barbarossa
By G. A. Loud
Reaktion Books
ISBN: 978 1 83639 022 0
This biography chronicles the life of Frederick Barbarossa, one of the most influential figures of the 12th century. As Holy Roman Emperor, his reign was marked by a relentless struggle for power across the German and Italian realms, as well as a pivotal role in the Crusades.
Excerpt:
I have attempted here to explain not just what happened in the reign of Frederick Barbarossa but why that reign was historically significant, in a way that will be comprehensible to a reader coming fresh to the subject. There are inevitably some omissions and simplifications, especially where there are difficult problems in interpreting the original sources on which there has been no space to dwell, but I have tried to avoid overdue simplification and outright distortion.
Who is this book for?
Although another major biography of Frederick Barbarossa appeared less than a decade ago, this book provides a more concise account of the emperor’s life—an ideal introduction for new readers. It will be especially valuable to those interested in the Holy Roman Empire, 12th-century Europe, or the events of the Third Crusade.
The Author
Graham Loud is a professor emeritus of medieval history at the University of Leeds, and a leading expert on the political history of Italy and Germany during the High Middle Ages.
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