E. Foster Livres

Ranke's classic history of the papacy provides a sweeping overview of the institution's origins, development, and influence during the Middle Ages and beyond. The book covers topics such as the papacy's relationship with the Holy Roman Empire, its role in the Crusades and other conflicts, and its attempts to assert its political power in the centuries leading up to the Reformation.

This seminal work by one of the foremost historians of the 19th century examines the complex relationship between the papacy and the Protestant Reformation. Drawing on a wealth of primary sources, including papal documents and correspondence, Von Ranke provides a detailed and nuanced account of this pivotal period in European history.