CHAPTER II.
REIGNS OF ALBERT I., FREDERIC, ALBERT AND OTHO.
From 1291 to 1347.
Anecdotes of Rhodolph .-- His Desire for the Election of his Son .-- His Death .-- Albert .-- His Unpopularity .-- Conspiracy of the Nobles .-- Their Defeat .-- Adolphus of Nassau chosen Emperor .-- Albert's Conspiracy .-- Deposition of Adolphus and Election of Albert .-- Death of Adolphus .-- The Pope Defied .-- Annexation of Bohemia .-- Assassination of Albert .-- Avenging Fury .-- The Hermit's Direction .-- Frederic the Handsome .-- Election of Henry, Count of Luxemburg .-- His Death .-- Election of Louis of Bavaria .-- Capture of Frederic .-- Remarkable Confidence toward a Prisoner .-- Death of Frederic .-- An early Engagement .-- Death of Louis .-- Accession of Albert.

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