How could such a violent battle at Worringen in 1288 happen? Just north of Cologne's city limits? In this episode we take a short look at the Empire as a whole and how it was fundamentally changing on its way into the Late Middle Ages and affecting the events to unfold in the Battle of Worringen.

The History of Cologne

Willem Fromm

#96 The Holy Roman Empire at the Time of the Battle of Worringen

MAR 9, 202629 MIN
The History of Cologne

#96 The Holy Roman Empire at the Time of the Battle of Worringen

MAR 9, 202629 MIN

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Why didn't the Emperor prevent the Battle? How could such a violent battle at Worringen in 1288 happen? Just north of Cologne's city limits? In this episode we take a short look at the Empire as a whole and how it was fundamentally changing on its way into the Late Middle Ages and affecting the events to unfold in the Battle of Worringen. Homepage: http://thehistoryofcologne.com/ Social Media: Instagram Facebook Patreon Paypal-Tip More Info and Links to this podcast: Link here