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The Holy Roman Empire was a powerful state that emerged from the ruins of the Frankish Empire, which was once created by Charlemagne. But what kind of state was it really? Known for its federal structure, it united not only the disparate German tribes, but also the inhabitants of modern Italy, France, the Netherlands and other European countries. And the “holiness” was ensured by a close alliance with the Pope, who proclaimed the then German kingdom the Holy Roman Empire. It can be considered that this is where the history of Germany as a united state begins. It also has its roots in the idea of the supremacy of the German peoples, which was reflected much later in history. It was here that the concepts of “duke” and “burg” appeared, which spread throughout Europe. The history of the Holy Roman Empire is the history of medieval Europe, and in this video we examine it in detail.