Lectures On The History Of The Papal Chancery: Down To The Time Of Innocent III (1915)

By Reginald Lane Poole

Book Overview

Lectures on the History of the Papal Chancery: Down to the Time of Innocent III is a book written by Reginald Lane Poole and published in 1915. The book provides a detailed account of the history of the papal chancery, which is the office responsible for the issuance of papal documents. The author traces the development of the chancery from its early origins in the Roman Empire to the time of Pope Innocent III in the 13th century. The book covers a range of topics including the role of the papal chancery in the administration of the church, the evolution of papal letters and documents, and the impact of the chancery on the wider political and social landscape of medieval Europe. The author draws on a range of primary sources, including papal registers and chronicles, to provide a comprehensive and scholarly account of this important institution. This book is an essential resource for anyone interested in the history of the papacy or the medieval church.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1166977080
• ISBN13: 9781166977085
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 232 Pages
• Weight: 0.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"