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Frederick Barbarossa: The Holy Roman Emperor | History for Sleep
Drift off to the complete history of Frederick Barbarossa — Frederick I, Holy Roman Emperor and one of medieval Europe's most powerful and charismatic rulers. His 38-year reign transformed the Holy Roman Empire, redefined the relationship between emperor and pope, and ended with his mysterious death while leading the Third Crusade.
Covered: Frederick's election as Holy Roman Emperor, the Diet of Roncaglia and imperial authority, his wars with the Lombard League, the battles with Pope Alexander III, the destruction of Milan, the Peace of Constance, the symbolism of Barbarossa ('Red Beard') in…
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