Frederick I, Holy Roman Emperor

The story of one of the most enduring and popular of the Crusaders, the Holy Roman Emperor Frederick Barbarossa. This is his story, from his ascent to the throne of the Holy Roman Empire, through his various military and political campaigns to hold together a fragmenting Imperial unity, to his ultimate death. Illustrated throughout to create an enhanced reading experience. 


Contents include: 


Return of the Crusaders 

Frederick Ascends the Throne 

The Italian Campaigns 

The Mayence Festival and Tournament 

Life in the Castle 

The Third Crusade 

Conrad's Victory in the Valley 

Raymond's Heroic Ride 

Conrad's Death 

Capture of the Brothers 

The Brothers' Ordeal 

The Emperor to the Rescue 

Barbarossa's Victory and Death