Epochs Of The Papacy

From Its Rise To The Death Of Pope Pius IX In 1878 (1881)

von Arthur Robert Pennington

532 Seiten, Taschenbuch

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

Epochs of the Papacy: From Its Rise to the Death of Pope Pius IX in 1878 is a historical book written by Arthur Robert Pennington and published in 1881. The book provides a comprehensive account of the history of the papacy from its origins to the death of Pope Pius IX in 1878. Pennington takes the reader on a journey through the different epochs of the papacy, from its early days as a small community of believers to its rise as a powerful institution that dominated European politics and culture for centuries. He discusses the major events and personalities that shaped the papacy throughout its history, including the Great Schism, the Reformation, and the Council of Trent.The book also focuses on the reign of Pope Pius IX, who was one of the longest-serving popes in history and played a significant role in the political and religious developments of the 19th century. Pennington provides a detailed analysis of Pius IX's pontificate, including his efforts to modernize the papacy and his struggles with the forces of liberalism and nationalism.Overall, Epochs of the Papacy is a well-researched and engaging book that provides a fascinating insight into the history of one of the world's most influential institutions. It will be of interest to anyone seeking to understand the role of the papacy in European history and the wider world.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.

• Themen: Geschichte und Archäologie Geschichte Europäische Geschichte Mittelalter
• ISBN: 9781104123468
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 04.03.2009
• Größe: 229 x 152 mm
• Verlag: Kessinger Publishing, LLC