Pope Alexander III (115981) - The Art of Survival

Alexander III's papacy marked a significant watershed in the history of the Western Church and society. This book provides a long overdue reassessment of his papacy and his achievements, bringing together thirteen essays which review existing scholarship and present the latest research and new perspectives. Individual chapters cover topics such as

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Pope Alexander III (1159-81)

About the author

Peter D. Clarke is Reader in Medieval History, University of Southampton, UK; Anne J. Duggan is Emeritus Professor of Medieval History at King's College London, UK.

Summary

Alexander III's papacy marked a significant watershed in the history of the Western Church and society. This book provides a long overdue reassessment of his papacy and his achievements, bringing together thirteen essays which review existing scholarship and present the latest research and new perspectives. Individual chapters cover topics such as

Product details

• Authors: Anne J. Clarke Duggan
• Assisted by: Peter D Clarke (Editor), Peter D. Clarke (Editor), Anne J Duggan (Editor), Anne J. Duggan (Editor)
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 30.06.2020
• EAN: 9780367601966
• ISBN: 978-0-367-60196-6
• No. of pages: 456
• Series: Church, Faith and Culture in the Medieval West
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > History > General, dictionaries; Non-fiction book > Philosophy, religion > Religion: general, reference works