Papal Overlordship and European Princes, 1000-1270
| Author | : Benedict Wiedemann |
| Publisher | : Oxford University Press |
| Total Pages | : 267 |
| Release | : 2022 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9780192855039 |
| ISBN-13 | : 0192855034 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (034 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Papal Overlordship and European Princes, 1000-1270 by : Benedict Wiedemann
Download or read book Papal Overlordship and European Princes, 1000-1270 written by Benedict Wiedemann and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2022 with total page 267 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This study reinterprets the relationship between the medieval papacy and independent states, suggesting that kings and governments were able to increase their effective power through close relationships with the international papacy, making the papacy integral to the creation of centralized national states and kingdoms in Europe.
