We see how, after sorting out Milan, Holy Roman Emperor Frederick Barbarossa also goes on to try and deal with pope Alexander III. Meanwhile, the communes start to learn that there can be strength in numbers, with the League of Verona in 1164 and the Lombard and Italic Leagues in 1167.
My name is Mike Corradi, I am an Italian/English history enthusiast and I have started this podcast about the history of Italy to be a part of the great podcast mosaic of world history
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