Ep. 36: Investiture Controversy (1065-1122) - Henry IV Coming Home at Last

His coronation barely two months hence, Henry IV leaves Rome without capturing Gregory VII. The Pope's powerful vassal, Robert Guiscard, Duke of Apulia and greatest of Norman warlords was approaching with an army of 36,000. Henry no longer needs Rome, what he needs to do is get back to Germany and bring peace to the war-ravaged country. A u-turn in his policies helps to gain support amongst bishops and magnates so that by 1089, the country is largely pacified for the first time in 17 years. As always: Homepage with maps, photos and blog: www.historyofthegermans.com/ Facebook: @HOTGPod Twitter: @germanshistory Instagram: history_of_the_germans Patreon: www.patreon.com/Historyofthegermans