Pope Eugenius Iii (1145-1153)
Publisher: Amsterdam University Press
Published: 2018
Language: eng
Number of pages: 392
ISBN-13: 9789462985964
Subjects: Eugene iii, pope, -1153; Cistercians, history
Description: Elected pope in the wake of a rebellion, Eugenius III came to power as a relative unknown during a time of crisis. This book examines the controversial developments in papal justice and theological debate during his pontificate, his treatment of Cistercian monasteries, his relationships with France, Spain, and Rome, his work in the papal states, and the crusades. It offers a new view of an under-appreciated pope and the place of the church in a rapidly changing European society.