{"product_id":"frederick-barbarossa-9781836390220","title":"Frederick Barbarossa","description":"\u003cb\u003eA fresh account of the life and legacy of the legendary Holy Roman emperor.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Frederick Barbarossa--also known as Frederick I, Holy Roman Emperor from 1155--was a dominant figure in late-twelfth-century European history. He is remembered as one of the greatest German emperors, for some even as a hero. He brought peace to Germany, fought to maintain control over Italian cities, and engaged in a lengthy dispute with the papacy before his death on a crusade in the Holy Land. Despite his achievements, Frederick I's reign marked a decline in imperial authority, as regional powers asserted their authority with increased fervor. In this book, G. A. Loud examines this paradox, charting the limitations of monarchical power in medieval Europe. This book is a cogent and fresh analysis of Barbarossa.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eG. A. Loud\u003c\/b\u003e is emeritus professor of medieval history at the University of Leeds. His books include \u003ci\u003eThe Social World of the Abbey of Cava, c. 1020-1300\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Reaktion Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51199708004626,"sku":"9781836390220","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_af528b51-decd-43d1-9ccd-8f452548100d.jpg?v=1744882469","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/frederick-barbarossa-9781836390220","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}