Pope Fights — Frederick II: History Summarized

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On this episode, Holy Roman Frederick II wants to hang out in Sicily, but gets dragged kicking and screaming into The Plot. Despite his palpable disinterest in playing diplomatic footsie with the Vatican, he becomes one of the most dangerous opponents the Papacy ever faced.

SOURCES & Further Reading: "Sicily: An Island at the Center of History" by John Julius Norwich, Great Courses Lecture "Emperor Frederick II" from "The High Middle Ages" by Philip Daileader.

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