Holy Roman Empire-Papacy Wars
At a glance:
- Series: Magill’s Guide to Military History
- Categories: Religion, Ethics, Military History
- Subcategories: Christianity, Christians, Churches, Wars, Battles, Empires, Dynasties, Holy Roman Empire, Catholic Church, Catholics, Popes, Papacy, Cardinals
- Curriculum: Italian History, German History, Medieval History/Middle Ages, French History, Eastern European History
- Geographical Location: Germany
- Date: 1077-1250
Article abstract: At issue: The Investiture contest and controversy. Result: The struggle ended in a draw, with neither side winning conclusively but the papacy becoming greatly politicized; the battles generally demonstrate the efficacy of infantry equipped with pikes, crossbows, and horses and illustrate the usefulness of the Neopolitan Saracen troops as an efficient destructive force.
Background
The German emperors of the eleventh and twelfth centuries usually appointed their favorites to bishoprics by “investing” them with ring and staff, the...
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