The century beginning with the year 1024 was a shadowy time of major importance to the development of modern Europe. Based on scrupulous academic research, this vintage three-part series combines visits to historical and archaeological sites with dramatizations to shed light on the political, religious, cultural, and social aspects of life in the Holy Roman Empire during the Salian dynasty. Examples of magnificent Romanesque architecture and masterpieces of religious art—the primary legacy of the period—are also showcased. 3-part series, 47 minutes each.

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The Series Includes : Conrad II: The First Salian Emperor | Henry III: The High Noon of the Salic Empire | Henry IV and Henry V: The Salic Empire Besieged

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