Henry IV of Germany 1056-1106 - Softcover

Robinson

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0521545900 ISBN 13: 9780521545907

Publisher: Cambridge University Press, 2008

Synopsis

This is the first book in English devoted to the German king and emperor Henry IV (1056–1106), whose reign was one of the most momentous in German history and a turning-point in the history of the medieval empire (the kingdoms of Germany, Italy and Burgundy). The reign was marked by continuous rebellions and fluctuating fortune. Earlier monarchs had also witnessed conflict between crown and aristocracy, but Henry IV's reign differed in that his conflicts could never be definitively resolved either by negotiation or by war. During the 1070s the young king gained a lasting reputation for tyranny, while his assertion of the crown's traditional rights over the imperial church aroused papal opposition. The alliance between the German princes and the papacy haunted Henry IV for the rest of his life. He meanwhile, by turns opportunist and compromiser, dedicated himself at all times to preserving the traditional rights of the monarchy.

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Review:

'... a well-written and convincing appraisal, one which will surely be authoritative for a long time ...'. The Heythrop Journal

'... a very readable and sane account of Henry's long and difficult reign...'. English Historical Review

Book Description:

This is the first book in English devoted to the German king and emperor Henry IV (1056–1106). His reign was one of the most momentous in German history and a turning-point in the history of the medieval empire (the kingdoms of Germany, Italy and Burgundy).

About this edition

• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Publication date: 2008
• ISBN 10: 0521545900
• ISBN 13: 9780521545907
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 420