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Pope Gregory VII : 1073-1085, Hardcover by Cowdrey, Herbert Edward John, Like…

Pope Gregory VII : 1, Hardcover by Cowdrey, Herbert Edward John, ISBN 0198206461, ISBN-13 9780198206460, Like New Used, Free shipping in the US The reign of Pope Gregory VII (1073-85) is critically important in the history of the medieval Church and Papacy. This original and authoritative study, the first for over fifty years, records the remarkable career of the Pope who started life as a humble clerk of the Roman church, gave his name to the Gregorian Reforms, and finally died in exile at Salerno. His reign prepared the way for an age of strong papal monarchy throughout medieval Europe.

Pope Gregory VII : 1073-1085, Hardcover by Cowdrey, Herbert Edward John, Bran…

Pope Gregory VII : 1, Hardcover by Cowdrey, Herbert Edward John, ISBN 0198206461, ISBN-13 9780198206460, Brand New, Free shipping in the US The reign of Pope Gregory VII (1073-85) is critically important in the history of the medieval Church and Papacy. This original and authoritative study, the first for over fifty years, records the remarkable career of the Pope who started life as a humble clerk of the Roman church, gave his name to the Gregorian Reforms, and finally died in exile at Salerno. His reign prepared the way for an age of strong papal monarchy throughout medieval Europe.

Pope Gregory VII, 1073-1085 by H.E.J. Cowdrey (English) Hardcover Book

Pope Gregory VII, 1073-1085 by H.E.J. Cowdrey. Thus it is surprising that this is the first comprehensive biography to appear in any language for over fifty years. Full account is taken of his turbulent relations with King Henry IV of Germany, from his first deposition and excommunication in 1076, to the absolution at Canossaand the imposition of a second sentence in 1080.