The Holy Roman Empire by Viscount James Bryce Bryce
"The Holy Roman Empire" by James Bryce is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The work delves into the evolution and significance of the Holy Roman Empire, exploring its complex political and cultural history from the Roman times through the medieval period and into the 19th century. The author's intention is to illuminate the Empire not merely as a political entity but as a significant institution shaped by theinterplay of various beliefs and traditions. The beginning of the book introduces the reader to the historical backdrop leading to the dissolution of the Holy Roman Empire, marking the resignation of Emperor Francis II in 1806 as a momentous occasion that signified the end of an institution that had persisted for centuries. Bryce emphasizes the Empire's longstanding influence on Christendom and the foundational ideas that underpinned it, notably the fusion of Roman and Teutonic elements. The chapter outlines the challenges faced by the Roman Empire leading up to the medieval period, including barbarian invasions and the rise of Christianity, which shaped the political landscape and the essence of governance within the Empire. Bryce sets the stage for a deeper exploration of the institutional rather than merely event-driven history of the Empire in subsequent chapters. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Bryce, James Bryce, Viscount, 1838-1922 |
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| Title | The Holy Roman Empire |
| Note | Reading ease score: 53.9 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Credits | Produced by Melissa McDaniel, Stephen Rowland, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | DD: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Germany |
| Subject | Holy Roman Empire -- History |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 44101 |
| Release Date | Nov 4, 2013 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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