Popes and Antipopes
| Author | : Mary Stroll |
| Publisher | : BRILL |
| Total Pages | : 285 |
| Release | : 2011-12-09 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9789004217010 |
| ISBN-13 | : 9004217010 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (010 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Popes and Antipopes by : Mary Stroll
Download or read book Popes and Antipopes written by Mary Stroll and published by BRILL. This book was released on 2011-12-09 with total page 285 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Concentrating on the popes and the antipopes, this book examines the perturbations of ecclesiastical reform from the mid-eleventh century to the reign of Gregory VII, pointing out what factors other than reform influenced the main personae. It demonstrates how a weak papacy reversed power with a strong empire.
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