Chapters in this book

1. Frontmatter i
2. Contents vii
3. List of Illustrations ix
4. List of Tables xiii
5. Maps xv
6. Family Trees xlvii
7. Note on Form lxiii
8. Acknowledgements lxv
9. Introduction 1
10. Part I: Ideal
11. 1. Two Swords 19
12. 2. Christendom 77
13. 3. Sovereignty 137
14. Part II: Belonging
15. 4. Lands 179
16. 5. Identities 233
17. 6. Nation 255
18. Part III: Governance
19. 7. Kingship 295
20. 8. Territory 353
21. 9. Dynasty 422
22. Part IV: Society
23. 10. Authority 485
24. 11. Association 547
25. 12. Justice 603
26. 13. Afterlife 655
27. Glossary 687
28. Appendix 1: Emperors, 800– 1806 693
29. Appendix 2: German Kings 695
30. Appendix 3: Kings of Italy 697
31. Chronology 699
32. Abbreviations 755
33. Notes 757
34. Index 885