A sweeping historical study of Rome’s reform era, this volume traces the intertwined paths of church power, politics, and society across Europe. It blends political narrative with vivid portraits of popes, courts, and reform movements to illuminate how religion and state shaped daily life from the Renaissance to early modern times.
This edition surveys Italy, Spain, and Ireland, showing how rulers used faith, law, and Inquisition to govern, and how resistance, reform, and cultural change altered the map of Europe. It offers rich detail, literary references, and a critical eye on the forces that redirected history.
What you’ll experience
- A panoramic view of reform and power in Rome and its broader European context
- Profiles of key figures, institutions, and turning points that defined the era
- Connections between religious movements, political strategy, and social change
- A documentary-style account with period dates, events, and consequences
Ideal for readers of historical biography, political history, and studies of the Catholic Church and European governance.
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Vendeur : Forgotten Books, London, Royaume-Uni
Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book chronicles the history of the Roman Catholic Church, from its humble origins to the global institution it became over 2,000 years. The author traces the Church's evolution through three distinct periods. The early Church struggled to establish itself, facing paganism, persecution, and heresy, before eventually becoming a dominant force in Western Europe. During the middle ages, the Church reached the height of its power, wielding immense temporal and spiritual authority. The final period, from the Reformation to the present day, is marked by turmoil, schism, and a waning of influence in secular affairs. The author explores the impact of the Church on European history and culture, examining its role in events such as the Crusades, the Renaissance, and the Enlightenment, and highlighting the profound influence it has had on Western thought and civilization throughout the centuries. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781330606438_0
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Etat : Sehr gut. Zustand: Sehr gut | Seiten: 570 | Sprache: Englisch | Produktart: Bücher | Keine Beschreibung verfügbar. N° de réf. du vendeur 25928517/2
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