Unlock the inner workings of medieval governance with a precise history of papal documents. This scholarly work traces how the papal chancery crafted and used official writings from the early Middle Ages through Innocent III. It clarifies the differences between Privileges and Letters, explains dating practices, and shows how formats evolved to balance authority with practicality.
- Learn how Privileges and Letters were formed, dated, and sealed, including the shift from grand, ceremonial types to simpler versions.
- Discover why two main families of Letters emerged—grace and justice—and how their wording, attachments, and purposes differed.
- See how the papal archive organized documents, including the roles of notaries, scriniarii, and the signature practices that identify authentic records.
- Understand the historical challenges in attributing documents to the correct pope and the methods used to verify authenticity.
Ideal for readers of church history, medieval administration, and archival studies who seek a clear, carefully sourced view of how the papal chancery operated and recorded its acts.
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Vendeur : Forgotten Books, London, Royaume-Uni
Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the history of the Papal Chancery, the secretarial department of the Popes, from its humble origins to the 13th century. The author examines the evolution of the Chancery's organization, the forms and styles of its documents, and the processes involved in their production. This study brings to light the significant influence of the papal court on the development of diplomatic practices and literary styles in medieval Europe. It will prove invaluable to scholars interested in papal history, medieval diplomacy, and the history of writing. 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 9781333859428_0
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PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781333859428
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Vendeur : PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, Royaume-Uni
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781333859428
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