Step into the dramatic life of Henry IV, the Holy Roman Emperor whose reign was defined by a bitter power struggle with the papacy known as the Investiture Controversy. Henry's conflict with Pope Gregory VII led to his famous Walk to Canossa in 1077, where he stood barefoot in the snow to beg for forgiveness. But the drama didn't end there! This gripping tale of church vs. state, excommunications, and political intrigue would shape medieval Europe for generations.

Learn how Henry’s reign influenced the balance of power between emperors and popes, and how this struggle eventually weakened the unity of the Holy Roman Empire. Was Henry IV a tyrant, a victim, or a shrewd political survivor?

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