The Holy Roman Empire The millennium-long history of the Holy Roman Empire has been wilfully misunderstood since the rise of the nation state. But can its past shed light on Europe’s future? Peter Wilson | Published in History Today Volume 66 Issue 4 April 2016 To continue reading this article you need to purchase a subscription, available from only £5. Start my trial subscription now If you have already purchased access, or are a print & archive subscriber, please ensure you are logged in. Please email [email protected] if you have any problems. Europe Related Articles Charlemagne's Elephant The End of the Holy Roman Empire Popular articles The First Christmas Tree Christmas with the Tudors