A History of the Papacy from the Great Schism to the Sack of Rome Part Four

""A History of the Papacy from the Great Schism to the Sack of Rome V4"" is a comprehensive book written by Mandell Creighton. The book provides a detailed account of the papacy from the Great Schism, which occurred in the 14th century, to the Sack of Rome, which took place in the 16th century. The author explores the political, social, and religious factors that shaped the papacy during this period. The book is divided into four volumes, with each volume covering a specific period in the history of the papacy. The first volume explores the events leading up to the Great Schism, which saw the papacy divided into two rival factions. The second volume covers the period of the Avignon Papacy, where the popes resided in Avignon, France, instead of Rome. The third volume examines the period of the Renaissance Papacy, which saw the papacy become a major political power in Europe. The final volume of the book covers the period leading up to the Sack of Rome in 1527, which marked the end of the Renaissance Papacy. The author explores the factors that led to the decline of the papacy during this period, including corruption and political instability. Overall, ""A History of the Papacy from the Great Schism to the Sack of Rome V4"" is a comprehensive and detailed account of the papacy during a crucial period in its history. The book is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of the Catholic Church and the papacy.1903. Volume Four 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 V. The Italian Princes: Paul II.; Paul II in His Relations to Literature and Art; Sixtus IV. and the Republic of Florence; Italian Wars of Sixtus IV; Innocent VIII; Beginnings of Alexander VI; Charles VIII in Italy; Alexander VI and Fra Girolamo Savonarola; and Alexander VI and the Papal States. 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.