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From the era of the Carolingians to the Investiture Dispute and beyond, the relationship between political rulers (kings and emperors) and the papacy during the Middle Ages varied substantially, depending on each time and context. Analyze the primary sources related to the Investiture Dispute in the attachment.
Then, based on what you previously learned about the Carolingians and what you now learned about the Investiture controversy, write an 800-word MLA style essay that explains the nature of the relationships between popes and rulers during the Middle Ages.