This volume addresses the history of the Holy Roman Empire during the Middle Ages, focusing on the periods of the Ottonians, Salian, Staufer, Luxembourgers, and Habsburgs in broad outlines. It also provides an overview of the pan-European developments from around 900 to 1500, with particular emphasis on the western neighbors of the Holy Roman Empire, namely England and France, while also considering countries like Russia and the Byzantine Empire. All texts in the volume are illustrated and made comprehensible through a variety of images, maps, and dynastic tables, as well as excursions, explanations of terms, and citations from sources.