Ridpath's history of the world : being an account of the principal events in the career of the human race from the beginnings of civilization to the present time : comprising the development of social institutions and the story of all nations . ambitious scheme for a coronation atRome. In 1327 he made an expedition intoItaly, fought a victorious battle with theGuelphs, received the iron crown of Lom-bardy, marched without serious opposition tothe Eternal City, and was there crowned bytwo excommunicated bishops. In a great as-sembly of the Roman ])eo])le the new Emperorpresided. John XXII. was
Ridpath's history of the world : being an account of the principal events in the career of the human race from the beginnings of civilization to the present time : comprising the development of social institutions and the story of all nations . ambitious scheme for a coronation atRome. In 1327 he made an expedition intoItaly, fought a victorious battle with theGuelphs, received the iron crown of Lom-bardy, marched without serious opposition tothe Eternal City, and was there crowned bytwo excommunicated bishops. In a great as-sembly of the Roman ])eo])le the new Emperorpresided. John XXII. was declared a here-tic, and a new Pope was elected, with thetitle of Martin V. For two years (1328-30)Louis remained in Italy; but the impositionof heavy taxes, to which he was obliged to re-sort as a means of supporting the Imperialgovernment, soon alienated the affections ofhis subjects. He grew into disfavor. Hatredtook the place of friendship, and when hefinally set out for Germany he was followedby the execrations of those whom he had in-tended to release from bondage. Louis of Bavaria now became greatly con-cerned about the status of his soul. He hadin him enough of the superstition of the age 88 UNIVERSAL MODERN CAPTURE OF FREDERICK THE HANDSOME IN THE BATTLE OF MUHUJURFAfter the painting of W. Truebner. PEOPLE AXD KINGS.—GERMANY IN 14TH AND 15TH CENTURIES. 89 to be fearfully galled by the papal this reason he began to make overturesto the long offended Pope, and to seek inmany ways to recover the favor of that iratepotentate. The pontiff, however, was littledisposed to treat with consideration one whohad so long defied his authority. He de-manded as a measure precedent to any favor-able recognition that Louis should abdicatethe throne of Germany. In insisting uponthis impossible condition the Pope was backedby the king of France, who desired the Ger-man crown for himself. In order to open ne-gotiations with his powerful enemies, Louisse
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