The Foundations of Medieval Papal Legation [electronic resource] /
Rennie, K.author.
Kriston R. Rennie examines the origins and development of medieval papal representation by exploring the legate's wider historical, legal, diplomatic, and administrative impact on medieval European law and society. This critical study is key to understanding the growth and power of the medieval Church and papacy in the early Middle Ages.
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Cover; Contents; Acknowledgements; List of Abbreviations; 1 The Concept of Legation; 2 Theories of Legation; 3 Early Categories and Uses; 4 Towards Standardization; 5 On Becoming Legate; 6 The Right of Legation; 7 Legates and Councils; 8 The Growth of Legation; 9 A New Era; Notes; Bibliography; Index
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Kriston R. Rennie examines the origins and development of medieval papal representation by exploring the legate's wider historical, legal, diplomatic, and administrative impact on medieval European law and society. This critical study is key to understanding the growth and power of the medieval Church and papacy in the early Middle Ages.
Catholic Church
Europe-History-476-1492.
Italy-History.
Philosophy.
Europe-History.
World history.
Christianity.
History of Medieval Europe.
History of Italy.
History of Philosophy.
European History.
World History, Global and Transnational History.
Christianity.