A sweeping view of an era when papal power collided with empire and war.
This volume charts the climactic years of Clement VII’s papacy, tracing how Rome and Italy faced invasion, famine, and shifting alliances. Read how diplomacy, loyalty, and power shaped the fate of the church and the Italian states during a turbulent late medieval to early modern period.
Two in-depth sections illuminate the road to reconciliation between the Emperor and the Pope, the bargains struck at Barcelona and Cambrai, and the dramatic meeting at Bologna that crowned Charles V and reshaped Italian politics. The narrative centers on pivotal decisions, shifting loyalties, and the cost of leadership in a time of war and upheaval.Les informations fournies dans la section « Synopsis » peuvent faire référence à une autre édition de ce titre.
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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book offers a detailed look at the tumultuous papacy of Clement VII, a period marked by political upheaval, religious reformation, and the rise of powerful European monarchs. Set against the backdrop of the Italian Wars and the early stages of the Protestant Reformation, the author delves into the complex web of diplomacy, intrigue, and shifting alliances that characterized this era. The narrative explores Clementââ â¢s desperate attempts to navigate the treacherous waters of political and religious change, from his exile in Orvieto following the sack of Rome, to his efforts to reconcile the Emperor Charles V with the King of France, Francis I, and his ultimately unsuccessful struggle to stem the tide of Lutheranism in Germany. The author examines Clementââ â¢s failures in England, where he was unable to resolve Henry VIIIââ â¢s quest for a divorce from Catherine of Aragon, a situation that ultimately led to the schism of the English Church. The book also examines the social and religious currents that were transforming Europe during this period, highlighting the rise of the Catholic Reformation as a response to the growing influence of Protestantism. The author sheds light on the founding of new religious orders like the Theatines and the Capuchins, whose emphasis on spiritual renewal and social reform foreshadowed the Counter-Reformation. By offering a nuanced perspective on Clement VIIââ â¢s papacy, the author provides valuable insights into the challenges and transformations that shaped Europe during a pivotal period of history. 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 9781440044731_0
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Vendeur : Revaluation Books, Exeter, Royaume-Uni
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