The Holy Roman Empire 1495 1806

Description

Description: The Holy Roman Empire has always caused tremendous confusion for students of European history, and this book sets out to provide a clear account of this remarkable organisation - comparable in many ways only to the modern European Union - and its profound impact during its three centuries of existence.

Review: 'Peter Wilson's book provides solid and reliable information on the complex history and structures of the Empire, reflecting the current state of the historiography.' - Robert Rebitsch, German History

Contents: A Note on References.- Editors' Preface.- Preface to the Second Edition.- Maps.- The Holy Roman Empire Explained.- Constitutional Development.- Key Institutions and Trends.- Nation and Identity.- Conclusions.- Appendix.- Select Bibliography.- Index.

 

Author Biography: PETER H. WILSON is Professor of History at the University of Hull, UK.

Promotional Information: 'Peter Wilson's book provides solid and reliable information on the complex history and structures of the Empire, reflecting the current state of the historiography.' - Robert Rebitsch, German History

Author description

PETER H. WILSON is GF Grant Professor of History at the University of Hull, UK.

Table of contents

A Note on References Editors' Preface Preface to the Second Edition Maps The Holy Roman Empire Explained Constitutional Development Key Institutions and Trends Nation and Identity Conclusions Appendix Select Bibliography Index