02219cam a2200325 4500 2802942346 TxAuBib 20260701120000.0 ||||||s2026||||||||||||||||||||||||und|u 9798235382930 3a4e859f-292b-4c87-a062-5c1daa099433 OverDrive (Reserve ID) 13266935 OverDrive (Product ID) TxAuBib Machain, Santiago. Kings, Popes and Empires [Libby Audiobook]. Machain Santiago, 2026. Format: OverDrive OverDrive Listen, Filesize: 166MB. catholic church history. medieval monarchies. the Middle Ages. norman england. Magna Carta. Papal Power. Feudalism. Kings, Popes, and Empires explores one of the most dynamic periods of the Middle Ages, when kings expanded their authority, popes reached the height of their influence, and emperors struggled to preserve universal power. From the creation and evolution of the Holy Roman Empire to the dramatic Investiture Controversy, from the reigns of Henry IV, Gregory VII, Innocent III, and Frederick II to the rise of Magna Carta and the strengthening of the French monarchy, this volume reveals how political, religious, and intellectual forces reshaped medieval Europe.The book also examines the emergence of universities, the rise of Scholasticism, and the development of increasingly sophisticated systems of medieval government. Besides, the readers will discover how rulers, church leaders, scholars, and institutions laid the foundations for many of the political, legal, and educational traditions that continue to influence the modern world. Rich in historical detail and human drama, this volume presents a fascinating portrait of an age where power, faith, law, and knowledge competed to shape the destiny of Europe. Nonfiction. History. Media Type: Audiobook. Importer Version: 2014-01-08.01 Import Date: 2026-07-01 20:00:03. https://samples.overdrive.com/?crid=3a4e859f-292b-4c87-a062-5c1daa099433&.epub-sample.overdrive.com Excerpt (OverDrive Listen)