Project Gutenberg 2013-12-07 Public domain in the USA. 142 Petruccelli della Gattina, Ferdinando 1816 1890 Gattina, Ferdinando Petruccelli della Della Gattina, Ferdinando Petruccelli Il re dei re, vol. 4 Convoglio diretto nell'XI secolo Produced by Carlo Traverso, Claudio Paganelli and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "Il re dei re, vol. 4" by Ferdinando Petruccelli della Gattina is a historical narrative written in the mid-19th century. This volume appears to delve into the political and military struggles of the 11th century, focusing on the conflict between Emperor Henry IV and the forces led by Countess Matilda, supporting the papacy. The narrative is rich with character development, particularly highlighting the contrasting figures of Matilda and Henry, and explores themes of honor, power, and faith amidst the backdrop of medieval Italy. At the start of the text, we are introduced to the high-stakes drama surrounding the impending conflict between Matilda's forces and those of Henry IV. Matilda's dedication to the papal cause is contrasted with the imposing might of Henry's army, as she rallies her troops with fervent resolve, despite facing overwhelming odds. The opening sets a scene filled with tension, showcasing Matilda’s unwavering spirit and leadership qualities, as well as her struggles with the fear of being outnumbered and the resentment she faces from her vassals. The narrative paints a vivid picture of the era's political dynamics and the personal stakes for both Matilda and Henry, setting the tone for the battles and moral choices to come. (This is an automatically generated summary.) file:///public/vhost/g/gutenberg/html/files/44383/44383-h/images/cover-page.jpg Reading ease score: 51.9 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. it Gregory VII, Pope, approximately 1015-1085 Church history -- 11th century Papacy -- History -- To 1309 BX Text IT Romanzi Category: Historical Novels 238739 2025-07-18T04:17:27.667982 text/html 217575 2024-10-23T20:16:20 text/html 167441 2025-07-18T04:17:31.166965 application/epub+zip 168510 2025-07-18T04:17:28.288969 application/epub+zip 168511 2025-07-18T04:17:27.969987 application/epub+zip 240097 2025-07-18T04:17:33.469965 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 219887 2025-07-18T04:17:30.833965 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 220207 2022-09-20T08:45:01.720716 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 216124 2025-07-18T04:17:27.192006 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 196283 2024-10-23T20:16:20 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17678 2025-07-18T04:17:33.592928 application/rdf+xml 9026 2025-07-18T04:17:28.036961 image/jpeg 1901 2025-07-18T04:17:28.003949 image/jpeg 159085 2025-07-18T04:17:27.690974 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog it.wikipedia