The Pontificate of Clement VII History, Politics, Culture |
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| Editor:
| Gouwens, Kenneth |
| Author:
| Reiss, Sheryl E. |
| Series title: | Catholic Christendom, 1300-1700 Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-0-7546-0680-2 |
| Publication Date: | May 2005 |
| Publisher: | Routledge
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| Book Format: | Hardback |
| List Price: | USD $195.00 |
Book Description:
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This interdisciplinary volume, the first on the subject, constitutes a major step forward in our understanding of Clement VII's pontificate. Looking beyond Clement's failures, it provides fascinating insight into one of the most pivotal periods of papal and European history as well as the most expansive and nuanced portrayal yet offered of Clement as pope, patron, and politician.
This interdisciplinary volume, the first on the subject, constitutes a major step forward in our understanding of Clement VII's pontificate. Looking beyond Clement's failures, it provides fascinating insight into one of the most pivotal periods of papal and European history as well as the most expansive and nuanced portrayal yet offered of Clement as pope, patron, and politician.