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Expansion and Division Europe 1000 - 1500. 4 Case Studies of Political Development: Consolidation vs. Fragmentation. Holy Roman Empire. Germany c. 1500. England: Political Consolidation and Checks on Royal Authority.
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4 Case Studies of Political Development:Consolidation vs. Fragmentation
England: Political Consolidation and Checks on Royal Authority
Again, be prepared to compare. . . What factors contributed to such different political trajectories?
What are some of the key tensions and conflicts shaping politics 1000 – 1300?
Waning Imperial Authority during the Investiture Controversy (c.1075-1125)
Key figure to whom we shall return:Emperor Frederick Barbarossa (r.1152-1190)
Another key figure to whom we shall return:Emperor Frederick II (r.1215 – 1250)“Wonder of the World”
The German States after 1250:loose confederation of independent principalities and a weak monarchy
So how does this compare to political development in England?