Il re dei re, vol. 3 by Ferdinando Petruccelli della Gattina
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"Il re dei re, vol. 3" by Ferdinando Petruccelli della Gattina is a historical narrative written in the mid-19th century. This volume continues the depiction of the tumultuous events during the reign of Emperor Henry IV in the 11th century, detailing his struggles against the papacy, particularly the conflict with Pope Gregory VII. The narrative blends historical facts with vivid descriptions, emphasizing themes of power, loyalty, and the dynamics of political and
religious strife. The opening of the book sets the stage by introducing Emperor Henry IV, who is portrayed in a state of despair as he grapples with rebellion among his vassals and the threat posed by Gregory. After experiencing an extended period of solitude, Henry resolves to travel to Italy to reconcile with the Pope, despite the snow-capped Alpine challenges ahead. Accompanied by loyal supporters and family, he embarks on a perilous journey that highlights his determination to reclaim his honor. The relentless obstacles they face—harsh weather conditions, treacherous terrain, and the threat of betrayal—underscore the high stakes involved in Henry's quest for redemption and power, establishing a tension-filled atmosphere from the very start. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Petruccelli della Gattina, Ferdinando, 1816-1890 |
|---|---|
| Title |
Il re dei re, vol. 3 Convoglio diretto nell'XI secolo |
| Credits |
Produced by Carlo Traverso, Claudio Paganelli and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 44.0 (College-level). Difficult to read. |
| Language | Italian |
| LoC Class | BX: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Christianity: Churches, Church movements |
| Subject | Gregory VII, Pope, approximately 1015-1085 |
| Subject | Church history -- 11th century |
| Subject | Papacy -- History -- To 1309 |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 44355 |
| Release Date | Dec 5, 2013 |
| Last Update | Oct 23, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 279 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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