A History of the Papacy from the Great Schism to the Sack of Rome V6

""A History of the Papacy from the Great Schism to the Sack of Rome V6"" is a book written by Mandell Creighton, which explores the history of the papacy from the 14th to the 16th century. The book is part of a six-volume series that provides a comprehensive account of the papacy from its early beginnings to the present day.In this volume, Creighton focuses on the period of the Great Schism, which saw the papacy split into two rival factions, each claiming to be the true pope. He also delves into the Renaissance period, which saw the papacy become a powerful political force in Europe. The book culminates with the Sack of Rome in 1527, which marked the end of the Renaissance papacy.Throughout the book, Creighton provides a detailed account of the papacy's political, social, and cultural impact on Europe. He discusses the various popes who held office during this period, their policies, and their relationships with other European powers. He also examines the role of the papacy in the development of art, literature, and architecture.Overall, ""A History of the Papacy from the Great Schism to the Sack of Rome V6"" is a comprehensive and detailed account of a crucial period in the history of the papacy and Europe. It provides readers with a deep understanding of the political, social, and cultural forces that shaped the papacy during this time.1903. Volume Six of Six. Creighton writes in the Preface: My aim in this book is to bring together materials for a judgment of the change which came over Europe in the sixteenth century, to which the name of The Reformation is loosely given. I have attempted to do this from a strictly historical point of view, -by which I mean that I have contented myself with watching events and noting the gradual development of affairs. I have taken the history of the Papacy as the central point for my investigation, because it gives the largest opportunity for a survey of European affairs as a whole. Contents: Book VI. The German Revolt: Humanism in Germany; The Reuchlin Struggle; The Rise of Luther; The Imperial Election; The Diet of Worms; The Death of Leo X; Adrian VI; The Beginnings of Clement VII; and The Sack of Rome. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.