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London, Arthur L. Humphreys (sold by Hatchards), 1896, in-8, piena tela editoriale, titolo oro al dorso, pp. XVII, (1), 292. Belle iniziali decorate (14) e finalini. Con 13 tavole in b.n. fuori testo, una illustrazione nel testo, 3 cartine, un facsimile ed una tavola piegata con albero genealogico. Bella edizione originale, in barbe, impressa su carta vergellata. Applicato al verso del piatto anteriore ritaglio di giornale inglese che riporta la notizia dell'inaugurazione d'una lapide in memoria di Nicholas Breakspear, unico pontefice britannico della stori. Allegata cartolina (London, Regent Street N°. 1130) e datata 3.3.1926, indirizzata a J.M. Egerton, Esq., Villa Lucente, Fiesole. Ottime condizioni. Seller Inventory # LD/173066
Title: Nicholas Breakspear (Adrian IV.), Englishman...
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book explores the remarkable life of Nicholas Breakspear, the only Englishman to ever hold the Papacy. The author meticulously examines the available historical records, including accounts by contemporaries like John of Salisbury and Cardinal Boso, to piece together Breakspear's journey from humble origins to the pinnacle of the Catholic Church. The book delves into the political and religious landscape of 12th-century Europe, particularly in England and France, where Breakspear's early life unfolded amidst the turmoil of the Norman Conquest and the rise of powerful monastic orders. The author sheds light on the challenges Breakspear faced, such as his rejection from the Abbey of St. Albans, and the social and political realities that shaped his decision to seek a new life in France. The book offers insights into the Church's complex power dynamics, the struggle between secular and spiritual authority, and the competing forces at play during a period of intense social and religious change. Through careful analysis and compelling storytelling, the author paints a vivid picture of a fascinating historical figure and illuminates the challenges and triumphs of a pivotal era in Church history. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781331652373_0
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