Tiara i korona
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Tiara i korona is a novel by Polish writer Teodor Jeske-Choiński
, first published in 1900. Political conflict and religious views are central to the novel which explores the famous dispute between the Emperor Henry IV
and Pope Gregory VII
.
Teodor Jeske-Choiński
Teodor Jeske-Choiński was a Polish intellectual, writer and historian, literature critic. A friend and opponent of Henryk Sienkiewicz. Sienkiewicz novels were focused rather on Polish history, whereas Jeske-Choińskis were looking at broader, European context...
, first published in 1900. Political conflict and religious views are central to the novel which explores the famous dispute between the Emperor Henry IV
Henry IV, Holy Roman Emperor
Henry IV was King of the Romans from 1056 and Holy Roman Emperor from 1084 until his forced abdication in 1105. He was the third emperor of the Salian dynasty and one of the most powerful and important figures of the 11th century...
and Pope Gregory VII
Pope Gregory VII
Pope St. Gregory VII , born Hildebrand of Sovana , was Pope from April 22, 1073, until his death. One of the great reforming popes, he is perhaps best known for the part he played in the Investiture Controversy, his dispute with Henry IV, Holy Roman Emperor affirming the primacy of the papal...
.