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A Short History of the Papacy in the Middle Ages

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This text outlines the development of the papacy as an institution in the Middle Ages. With profound knowledge, insight and sophistication, Walter Ullmann traces the course of papal history from the late Roman Empire to its eventual decline in the Renaissance. The focus lies on the institution of the papacy rather than on the lives of individual popes.Now including a new introduction by George Garnett, Ullmann's account remains a text of lasting importance and success, and will continue to exert its influence on the field.

Language: English

Pages: 393

Format: Unknown Binding

Publisher: Methuen Publishing

Release: January 01, 1974

ISBN: 0416749704

ISBN 13: 9780416749700

A Short History of the Papacy in the Middle Ages

3.6/5 ( ratings)

This text outlines the development of the papacy as an institution in the Middle Ages. With profound knowledge, insight and sophistication, Walter Ullmann traces the course of papal history from the late Roman Empire to its eventual decline in the Renaissance. The focus lies on the institution of the papacy rather than on the lives of individual popes.Now including a new introduction by George Garnett, Ullmann's account remains a text of lasting importance and success, and will continue to exert its influence on the field.

Language: English

Pages: 393

Format: Unknown Binding

Publisher: Methuen Publishing

Release: January 01, 1974

ISBN: 0416749704

ISBN 13: 9780416749700

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