The Age of the Renascence reveals how the papacy shaped a turbulent era of power, art, and politics.
This concise, engaging study traces the Papal office from the return from Avignon through the sack of Rome, showing how a line of popes became powerful Italian princes. It weaves together politics, diplomacy, and culture to explain why the Renaissance pope mattered in both religion and worldly affairs.
- Learn how popes and their families used ceremony, wealth, and strategy to rule.
- See how Renaissance ideas of fame and personal power influenced church leadership.
- Explore key figures and moments that tied Rome to the broader currents of Europe.
- Understand the era’s lasting impact on the church and Western history.
Ideal for readers new to the period and those seeking a clear orientation to late medieval and early modern Rome, told with accessible language and concise chapters.
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Vendeur : Forgotten Books, London, Royaume-Uni
Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the turbulent history of the Papacy from 1377 to 1527, a period of intense transformation in Europe known as the Age of the Renaissance. The author offers a unique perspective, examining the Church's role in the conficts that reshaped the world. Instead of focusing solely on doctrinal disputes, the book explores the interplay between the Papacy and the rising forces of nationalism, democracy, and the intellectual revolution sparked by the rediscovery of classical learning. The author highlights the clash between the men of institutions, those who clung to the traditional authority of the Church, and the men of ideas, those who championed a renewed understanding of faith based on reason and individual conscience. The book reveals how the Church's struggle to maintain its authority amidst these changing tides ultimately paved the way for the Reformation, setting the stage for the religious landscape of Europe as we know it today. 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 9781331723899_0
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PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781331723899
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Vendeur : AHA-BUCH GmbH, Einbeck, Allemagne
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Etat : Sehr gut. Zustand: Sehr gut | Seiten: 426 | Sprache: Englisch | Produktart: Bücher | Keine Beschreibung verfügbar. N° de réf. du vendeur 26009285/2
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