Charles Hapsburg was the Holy Roman Emperor, but he was also the King of Spain. And the King of Germany. And the King of Italy and the Lord of the
Charles V Sacks Rome
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Siege of Metz
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Charles V Flees
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France Acquires Metz
The declaration of the German princes and that of their ally, the King of France, fell like a thunderbolt on the Emperor.Continuing Collapse Of The
Collapse Of The Power Of Charles V
This series has four easy 5 minute installments. This first installment: Henry II Prepares for War Against Charles V.IntroductionHenry II, son
Imperial Edict Condemns Luther
At Worms, however, while the Pope was concluding an alliance with Charles against France, the papal legate Aleander, by commission of the Emperor,
Luther Enters Diet of Worms
Luther was not prepared for this proceeding, and possibly the first sight of the august assembly made him nervous.Continuing Luther Begins the
Emperor Summons Luther to Worms
Never did the most momentous issue in the fortunes of the German nation and church rest so entirely with one man as they did now with the