The Holy Roman Empire: A Thousand Years of Europe's History by Peter H. Wilson

The Holy Roman Empire: A Thousand Years of Europe's History is a non-fiction historical work by Peter H. Wilson. This specific edition is published by Penguin Books, identified by the iconic orange penguin logo in the bottom right corner. Penguin Books is one of the most prestigious publishing houses globally, known for its extensive range of classics and contemporary literature.

Originally founded in the United Kingdom in 1935 by Allen Lane, Penguin Books revolutionized the publishing industry by making high-quality literature available in affordable paperback formats. The brand's origin is deeply rooted in British literary history and modern publishing innovation.

Today, Penguin Books is part of Penguin Random House, which was formed through a merger in 2013 between Penguin Group and Random House. The ultimate owner of the company is the German media conglomerate Bertelsmann, which acquired full ownership of the publishing group in 2020. While the brand is British in origin, its ultimate corporate ownership is based in Germany. Printing for such titles occurs globally in countries like the UK, USA, and Italy depending on the regional market.