HIST 111 Lecture : 18 The Lord- King.docx
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What makes kingdoms (un)successful and in what get reorganization of powers of middle eastern states. Strong centralized organization 12th c, broke after king richard died. His successor was younger brother, king john of england. Held a lot of territory in france, philip capitalized on dual role as king and lord. Inherited kingdom of less money, and enemy of france (philip augustus) Philip augustus won crushing defeat against john and his allies. Permantently lose control of several french holdings (normandy and aujus) Holy roman empire- only power that"s in decline: growing power of german nobles, conflicts over italy. Hre rulership is elected, claim to rule northern italy. Frederick barbarosa adds s italy to his realm by marrying son to constance (heir to norman kingdom) King john of england and otto of bruswick vs king philip augustus, frederick ii, pope. Kingdom of aragon- mediterranean trading empire, took control of almost entire territory of iberia by.