Because the empire faces so many enemies, it would be wise to depose one or two early before they become a real threat.
Scenario Instructions Starting Conditions If that meant crushing all of the German princes, well, so be it. These dubiously loyal princedoms were more interested in a loose confederation than a unified empire.īut Barbarossa, he believed that he was the emperor by will of God, and he intended to bring the Holy Roman Empire back to its former glory.
But the question - the question you want to know - is: Was that enough? Is the will of one man enough to forge an empire?įor there was no Holy Roman Empire at that time, only a gaggle of quarrelling city-states. But then again, everything about the man was great.īarbarossa was a man of great appetites. So you have come to hear the tale of Frederick Barbarossa? Better order us another round.
