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May 2022
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Was the Holy Roman Empire, Holy, Roman, ...

Gary Arndt | Glassbox Media
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In the 18th century, the French writer and philosopher Voltaire said, ​​"This body which was called, and which still calls itself, the Holy Roman Empire was in no way holy, nor Roman, nor an empire." Since then, some variation of this quote has found itself into history classes around the world.  So what exactly was the Holy Roman Empire, and was Voltaire ... Show More
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