The Empire and the Papacy, 918-1273
Investiture Contest, Crusades & The Famous ConflictsBy Thomas Tout
Length18h 3m
About this audiobook
In "The Empire and the Papacy, 918-1273," Thomas Tout meticulously chronicles the intricate and often tumultuous relationship between the Holy Roman Empire and the Papacy during a pivotal epoch of medieval history. Employing a narrative style that deftly blends thorough historical analysis with engaging prose, Tout explores themes of authority, power struggles, and the entwined destinies of church and state. The book is interspersed with detailed accounts of key figures and events, providing a rich context that highlights the complexities of political and religious dynamics during this transformative period. Thomas Tout, a noted British historian and medieval scholar, draws on his extensive knowledge of European history and his passion for the sociopolitical frameworks of the Middle Ages to illuminate this fascinating subject. His academic background and expertise in medieval studies lend credibility to his interpretations, as he navigates through the significant events that shaped the landscape of both the Empire and the Church during the 10th to 13th centuries. This scholarly work is highly recommended for readers seeking a deeper understanding of the interplay between ecclesiastical authority and temporal power. Tout's insightful analysis and engaging narrative will appeal to both history enthusiasts and academic readers alike, making it an essential addition to the libraries of those interested in medieval politics and religious influence.
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GenreHistory
Length18 hrs 3 mins
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Publish dateNov 23, 2023
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Preface
16XIV. Europe in the Days of Innocent Iii. (1198–1216)
2Bibliographical Note
17XV. The Byzantine Empire in the Twelfth Century, the Fourth Crusade, and the Latin Empire in the East (1095–1261)
3I. Introduction
18XVI. Frederick Ii. And the Papacy (1216–1250)
4II. The Saxon Kings of the Germans, and Revival of the Roman Empire by Otto I. (919–973)
19XVII. France Under Philip Augustus and St. Louis (1180–1270)
5III. The German Empire at the Height of Its Power; The Later Saxon and Early Salian Emperors (973–1056)
20XVIII. The Universities and the Friars
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6IV. France and Its Vassal States Under the Last Carolingians and the Early Capetians, 929–11084
21XIX. The Last Crusades and the East in the Thirteenth Century
7V. The Cluniac Reformation (910–1073) and Italy in the Eleventh Century5
22XX. The Growth of Christian Spain42
8VI. The Investiture Contest (1056–1125)
23XXI. The Fall of the Hohenstaufen and the Great Interregnum [1250–1273]
9VII. The Eastern Empire and the Seljukian Turks (912–1095)
24(1) Popes
10VIII. The Early Crusades and the Latin Kingdom of Jerusalem (1095–1187)
25(2) Emperors and Kings of the Romans
11IX. The Monastic Movement and the Twelfth Century Renascence11
26(3) Eastern Emperors
12X. Germany and Italy, 1125–1152
27(4) Latin Emperors of the East
13XI. Frederick Barbarossa and Alexander Iii. The Renewed Conflict of Papacy and Empire (1152–1190)
28(5) Kings of Jerusalem
14XII. France, Normandy, and Anjou, and the Beginnings of the Greatness of the Capetian Monarchy (1108–1189)
29(6) Kings of France
15XIII. The Third Crusade and the Reign of Henry Vi.24 (1187–1197)
30Sidenotes
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