Holy Roman Empire

a large amount of land from the east of Elbe River, comprising Croatia, the Czech Republic, Poland, all the way to North Italy and parts of southern France. Thus due to his aid to the Church, Pope John XII crowned Otto I as an emperor of the Holy Roman Empire (406 Bentley, Ziegler). This alliance helped to gain control over the German territories, it benefited Otto, since he «strengthened his power and decreased the power of the duchies» (Dill, Heer, Zophy). Instead of relying on dukes, Otto I…

whether it aided their success or was part of their downfall. The Persian Empire, the Roman Empire, the Islamic Empire, and the Holy Roman Empire all had certain stances on religion that affected the empire as a whole. Organized religion enabled particular empires to flourish, such as the Persian Empire, the Roman Empire, and the Islamic Empire, while also weakening others, including the Holy Roman Empire. The Persian Empire greatly benefitted from having coordinated religion. Cyrus the Great,…

The Roman Empire was the greatest empire in the world. The empire spread over a total of three continents and thrived for hundreds of years. Rome had an incredible military which was a crucial factor in making Rome into a powerful and extensive empire. The ability to incorporate other ideas and cultures into their own would lead the Romans to many important technological, economical, and cultural advancements throughout their time in power. Some of the most important events leading to the…

the ‘Holy’ Roman Empire shaped the way the world is now, but the Fall of Rome was inevitable for three reasons which can be seen in the demise of most great empires. Firstly, the Romans expanded their empire too far from their capital, secondly the creation of enemies due to Rome’s lack of leadership resulted in the land being overrun by foreign nations, and lastly, due to the weakening of the Roman legions, corruption and political instability played a role in the ending of the Roman Empire.…

modern way of life. The legacy of the Roman Empire shaped Europe and the world for centuries. Many aspects of Roman culture, architecture, and influence spread across the nations and continue to be evident in modern times. While the legacy of Rome is a general topic, Rome influenced the way of life through immense power, the influence of religion, and the growth of education. A superpower is described as an extremely powerful and influential nation. The Roman Empire could be described…

When Germanic tribes arrived to the borders of the Roman Empire in the 4th century A.D, many of them were incorporated into the Roman society. Many of them served as “feoderati”, army men, who will be given a piece of land in order to work or served in the military. Germanic people were proud of their root. Moreover, they showed that by clothes they wore. They wore German customs and kept their Germans tradition. They worship many gods such as Thor, the God of thunder and Freya, the God of…

What steps were taken for the Roman empire to come to power? The development of the roman empire went through different stages and conflicts. The discoveries and new implementations that were founded allowed the progress of a civilization for their economic, philosophical and political standings that would be adapted into cultures from there onward. The beginning of the roman empire began with the establishment of the city of Rome by Romulus in 753 BCE where it started as a modest city into a…

they choose to worship. In the Roman Empire, paganism had been a dominant religion until the reign of Constantine. To him, Christianity would be the key to strengthen the empire and acknowledge the persecuted Christians throughout the land. He was able to use his opportunities to spread his passion for the religion, and eventually, the empire followed. Despite the strong presence of Paganism before his…

Aistulf and his troops. In these letters, Pope Stephen II claims powers that were previously held by the Roman Emperor. In this paper, I elucidate that these letters show the shifting of the strength from the Byzantine Empire to that of the Pope and to that of the Frankish Kingdom. In his first letter, Pope Stephen addresses King Pippin and his sons, Charles and Carloman, as “Patricians of the Romans” thereby claiming the right to bestow that title upon whomever the Pope wishes; formerly,…

Franks, as he is known for establishing the Carolingian Empire through a series of conquests. He also believed in a knowledgeable revitalization, even though he was illiterate. 2. The term used by historians for the middle age of Europe was called medieval. This term indicated the time period in the middle of Greco-Roman and the Renaissance. 3. The eastern part of the Roman Empire which fell to the Ottomans in 1453 was known as the Byzantine Empire. This name was taken from “Byzantium”, which…