The Holy Roman EmpireThe Holy Roman Empire by Peter H. Wilson is an astonishing and essential tome that delves into what was for ten centuries Europes largest and most intricate state. From its inception under Charlemagne to its eventual dissolution at the hands of Napoleon, the Holy Roman Empire stood as the epicentre of European civilization. This ancient and sprawling entity was not just a political entity, but the very crucible from which modern European states, from