Mapping the West: Europe, c. 1340

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Mapping the West: Europe, c. 1340

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MAPPING THE WEST Europe, c. 1340
The Empire, which in the thirteenth century came to be called the Holy Roman Empire, still dominated the map of Europe in 1340, but the emperor himself had less power than ever. Each principality—often each city—was ruled separately and independently. To the east, the Ottoman Turks were just beginning to make themselves felt. In the course of the next century, they would disrupt the Mongol hegemony and become a great power.

Analyzing the Map: Where besides England was the king of England a powerful ruler?

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Analyzing the Map: Where besides England was the king of England a powerful ruler?
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Making Connections: When and why was the term Holy Roman Empire coined?

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Making Connections: When and why was the term Holy Roman Empire coined?
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