The Great Schism Of The West (1907)

By Louis Salembier

Book Overview

The Great Schism of the West, written by Louis Salembier in 1907, is a historical account of the split within the Catholic Church in the 14th and 15th centuries. The book covers the events that led to the schism, including the Avignon Papacy, the Council of Pisa, and the Council of Constance. Salembier provides detailed descriptions of the key figures involved in the schism, including Pope Boniface VIII, Pope Clement VI, and Pope Gregory XI. He also explores the political and social factors that contributed to the split, such as the Hundred Years' War and the rise of the nation-state. The book offers a comprehensive analysis of the schism and its impact on the Catholic Church and the wider world. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of Christianity, medieval Europe, or the papacy.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: 1164103741
• ISBN13: 9781164103745
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 426 Pages
• Weight: 1.25 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"