The Medieval Papacy by Geoffrey Barraclough

to hegemony and subsequent foundation of medieval Germany, to the rise of Prussian power under Bismarck.

'retail_price' : '28.25', 'online_price' : '28.25', 'our_price' : '28.25', 'club_price' : '28.25', 'savings_pct' : '0', 'savings_amt' : '0.00', 'club_savings_pct' : '0', 'club_savings_amt' : '0. In other words, he is concerned with the great dichotomies - to say nothing of the conflicting ideals and contrasting personalities - which make the history of the medieval papacy so dramatic. Geoffrey Barraclough 3.58 48 ratings8 reviews The turbulent history of Germany up to World War II has its roots in a thousand years, from the coronation of Charlemagne in 800 A. The present volume is refreshingly original in judgment and constantly surprises the reader by its ability to place even the best-known episodes and personalities in anew and revealing light.', Walter Ullmann, The Growth of Papal Government in the Middle Ages. They are based on extensive research in the Vatican Archives and other major manuscript libraries. the medieval papacy see Geoffrey Barraclough, The Medieval Papacy (New York, 1968). Professor Barraclough's writings on papal history cover a period of more than thirty years. In other words, he is concerned with the great dichotomies - to say nothing of the conflicting ideals and contrasting personalities - which make the history of the medieval papacy so dramatic and instructive. 'item_description' : 'The author seeks to show how its success in building up its authority and its legal and administrative machinery militated against its claim to spiritual leadership, and how an institution which rose through furthering the cause of reform later became an obstacle to reform and itself in need of reformation. Description: The Medieval papacy The Medieval papacy Cite this Email this Print Export Record Save to List The Medieval papacy Description Other Versions (4) Staff View Description Description not available.

The Medieval Papacy by Geoffrey Barraclough