Papal Monarchy

Papal Monarchy is a comprehensive book written by William Barry that delves into the history and development of the papacy as a political institution. The book covers the period from the early days of Christianity to the modern era, exploring the role of the papacy in shaping the political landscape of Europe and beyond. Barry provides a detailed analysis of the papacy's rise to power, its relationship with secular rulers, and its impact on the religious and cultural life of Europe. He also examines the challenges and controversies faced by the papacy, including the Great Schism and the Protestant Reformation. The book is divided into several chapters, each of which focuses on a specific aspect of the papacy's history. Barry's writing is clear and concise, making it accessible to both scholars and general readers. Overall, Papal Monarchy is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of the papacy and its impact on Western civilization. It provides a thorough and insightful analysis of one of the most important institutions in the history of Christianity.1911. From St. Gregory the Great to Boniface VIII, 590-1303. A contribution to the Story of the Nations, it aims at brevity, clarity and accuracy in outline, but does not pretend to do more than open up a broad subject and present a sketch-map or general introduction to the works of Baronius, Muratori and other classic historians. The author is concerned with the facts of history and not with inferences and deductions from them. He presents this volume as a discussion into the Pope as a ruler of men, in affairs that may be viewed under a secular as well as a religious aspect. Handsomely illustrated with over 58 illustrations.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.