a
major political institution in Europe that lasted from the ninth to the nineteen centuries. It was loosely organized and modeled somewhat on the ancient
Roman Empire. It included great amounts of territory in the
central and western parts of Europe. See also
Roman Empire in this glossary.
a
major political institution in Europe that lasted from the ninth to the nineteenth centuries. It was loosely organized and modeled somewhat on the ancient
Roman Empire and was a revival of the
Roman Empire in the
West. The campaigns of the first emperor,
Charlemagne, were
crusades against pagans for the protection and unity of
Christendom and the advancement of
Christianity. See also
Roman Empire in this glossary.