The Holy Roman Empire (800–1806) dominated Europe for a millennium—yet few understand how it worked. Was it a kingdom, a federation, or a political experiment? Uncover the truth behind this "lost kingdom of Europe" and why Napoleon destroyed it.
🔍 Key Topics Covered:
✔ Charlemagne’s coronation (800 AD): Birth of the Empire
✔ Medieval power struggles: Emperors vs. Popes vs. Princes
✔ The Thirty Years’ War: When the Empire turned on itself
✔ Napoleon’s death blow: Why it dissolved in 1806
✔ Legacy: How it shaped Germany, Austria, and modern Europe
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