Christian Rome
Subtitle: a historical view of its memories and monuments, 41-1867, Volume 1
Publisher: P. Rolandi
Published: 1898
Place of publication: London, England
Language: eng
Table of contents: title: CONTENTS OF VOLUME I.; title: Introduction, XXIII— XXIV.; title: Catalogue of the Roman Pontiffs, 1 — 20.; title: CHAPTER I.; title: First Century. — First view of Rome : S. Peter's dome, Tiber, monuments. 21 — 25. — Preaching of S. Peter and S. Paul in Rome. 25 — 28. — Simon the Magician. 29. — Domine, qu6 vadis; the burning of Rome; Nero's persecution. 31. — Mamertine prison. 32. — Martyrdom of S. Peter and S. Paul. 33—36. — Meetings of the first Christians. 37. — Devotion of the women. 38. — The destruction of Jerusalem ; Titus's triumph. 40. — The Arch of Titus ; Colosseum. 4 3. — The persecution by Domitian ; martyrdom of S. John the Evangelist. 44.; title: CHAPTER II.; title: Second Century. — The reigns of Imperial philosophers. 46. — Martyrdom of S. Ignatius. 47. — of S. Symphorosa. 50. — of S. Felicitas. 51. — of S. Eustachius. 52. — The Thundering Legion. 53. — Heresies. 54. — S. Justin and his school at Rome. 55. — Family of Pudens: S. Praxedes, S. Pudentiana; their legend, their churches. 56 — 61. — The Catacombs. 61 - 65. — Paintings in the Catacombs. 66 — 68.; title: CHAPTER III.; title: Third Century. — Doctors of the Church. 69 — 70. — Sanctity of the Roman Pontiffs. 71. — Foundation of the first churches: S. Maria- trans-Tiberim. 72. — S. Calixtus; S. Caecilia. 73. — S. Pancras. 77. — S.Prisca; S.Suzanna. 78. — Penitential laws. 80. — Christians in Caesar's house. 81. — Persecutions: S. Tarcisius. 83. — S. Chrysanthus and S. Daria. 84. — SS. Rufina and Secunda; S.Zoe; S.Eugenius. 85. — S. Martina. 86. — S. Laurence. 87. — S. Hippolytus. 89. — S. Sebastian. 90. — S. Aglais and S. Boniface. 91. — S. Agnes. 92. — S. Emerentiana. 94.; title: CHAPTER IV.; title: Fourth Century. — Sufferings and death of S. Marcellus. 95. — Constantine's triumph. 96. — Changes in the laws of the Empire. 97. — Roman Basilicas: TheLateran. 98 — 102. - S. Peter's. 103-108. — S. Paolo-fuori-le-mura. 109 — 111. — S. Lorenzo-fuori-le-mura. Ill — 113. — S. Croce-in-Gerusa-lemme. 114. — Relics of the Passion. 115. — Constantine's gifts to the Roman Basilicas. 116. — Church of S. Agnes. 117. — S. Sylvester's Oratory. 118. — S. Athanasius at Rome. 121. — S. Ambrose. 122. — S. Augustine. 123. — S. Augustine's last interview with S. Monica. 124. — S. Jerome; S. Paula; S. Eustochia. 126. — S. Paulinus. 129. — Abduction and exile of Pope Liberius. 132. — Families of saints. 134. — Persecution by Julian: SS. John and Paul. 135. — New churches: S. Eusebius, S. Maria Maggiore. 137.; title: CHAPTER V.; title: Fifth Century. — Ostentation of the last Romans. 139." — Combats of gladiators : Martyrdom of S. Telemachus. 140. — First hospitals. 142. — Family of S. Melania. 142-144. — Alaric sacks Rome ; S. Marcella; The sacred vases of S. Peter. 146 — 147. — Lamentations of S. Jerome. 148. — Spell cast by Rome's name. 150. — Mission of new apostles: Celestius before Pope Zozimus. 151. — Liturgy. 152. — S. Leo the 6reat. 152 — 153. — Attila; Genseric. 153 — 155. — New churches: S. Maria-in-Aquiro, S. Vitalis. 156. — Legend of S. Alexis. 157. — Contrast between heathen and Christian memories. 158. — Mosaics at S. Maria Maggiore. 159 — 161. Pontifical Library. 163. — S. Pietro-in-Vincoli. 163 — 164. — S. Bibiana. 165. — Quatro Santi Coronati. 165 — 166. — Rules for the election of Pontiffs. 167-168.; title: CHAPTER VI.; title: Sixth Century. — Tbeodoric: his character. 170. — Boethius: his labours and death. 171. — Symmachus: virtues of his family, his death. 173. — S. Benedict: his residence at Rome, withdraws to Subiaco and Monte-Cassino. 176. — The "Sacro Speeo." 179. — Totila; Vitiges ; Belisarius; Narses; Taking and retaking of Rome. 180 — 183. — Lombard invasion; Grief of S. Gregory. 183 — 184. — Progressive abolition of slavery. 185. — Banishment of Pope Sylverins. 187. — Repentance of Belisarius. 188. — Aratore's poem. 189. — Inundation and plague at Rome: Great Litany. 189 — 190. — Character and pontificate of 8. Gregory the Great. 191. — S. Grogorio-Magno. 194. — New churches: S. Martino. 195. Fountain of S. Peter's. 196. — SS. Cosmo-c-Da-miano. 196. — Ruin of Monte-Cassino. 197. — Churches of S. Caesario, S. Adriano, S. Georgio-in-Velabro, S. Nicolo-in-Carcere. 199. — S. Salvatore-in-lacu. 200. — Patriarchal Churches and Basilicas; Deaconries. 201. — Liturgical constitutions. 202. — Stations. 203. — Institution of Gregorian Chant. 204.; title: CHAPTER VII.; title: Seventh Century. — Consecration of the Pantheon under the title of S. Maria-ad-Martyres. 208. — S. Teodoro. 209. — The column of Phocas. 210. — Rise of Mahomet. 211. — Foreigners in Rome: Caedwalla of Wessex. 213. — Monothelism : action of Pope S. Martin. 216. — His removal from Rome, sufferings, and death. 217. — Constans II at Rome. 218. — Persecution of Pope Sergius. 221. — S. Maria-in-via-Lata. 221. — S. Angelo-inter-nubes ; SS. Vincenzio-ed-Anastasio; SS. Vito-e-Modesto. 222.; title: CHAPTER VIII.; title: Eighth Century. — Partition of Italy. 224. — Decay of the Eastern Empire. 224 — 228. — Domains of S. Peter: origin of the temporal power of the Popes. 228. — Outrages by Iconoclasts. 230. — S. Boniface at Rome. 231. — Noble character of Gregory II. 232. — The " Acheiropoietos " image of Our Lord. 234. — Virgin of S. Maria-in-Cosmedin. 235. — Statue of S. Peter. 236. — Rome menaced by Liudprand. 236. — The Popes' appeal to the Franks. 237. — S. Zachary: his constructions at the Lateran. 239. — Hospital of King Ina ; Pilgrims from Great Britain. 241. — Astolf invests Rome; Violation of the cemeteries. 242. — Stephen II appeals to Pepin le Bref. 243. — Pepin's donation to the Church. 244. — Daunou and Gibbon on Papal temporal power. 244 — 245. — S. Denis; S. Sylvestro-in-Capite. 245. — S. Petronilla ; S. Maria-Nuova. 246. — Adrian I : his character, his virtues, his foundations. 248—252. — Charlemagne's entry into Rome. 249. — Quarrel between French and Roman choristers. 250. — Attack on Leo III. 253. — Leo III at Paderbom. 254. — Second journey of Charlemagne to Rome. 255. — His solemn coronation as Emperor. 256. — S. Angelo-in-pescaria. 258. — Princes retiring into monasteries. 258 — 259. — Principal constitutions of the Councils. 259 — 260.; title: CHAPTER IX.; title: Ninth Century. — Charlemagne in Rome ; extent of his power. 261. — His testament. 268. — Works of Leo HI; his Triclinium. 263. — Acknowledged dominion of the Popes over Rome. 264. — S. Paschal I. 264—265. — Invention of S. Caecilia's relics, and restoration of her Basilica. 266. — Restoration of the church of S. Praxedes: its riches. 267. — Mosaics. 268—269. — Eugenius II: public schools in every parish. 270. — Invasion by the Saracens. 270. — Leo IV; Leonine City. 272 — 273. — Benedict III; Fable of Pope Joan. 274. — Anastasius the antipope. 275. — Nicholas I; Lothair and Waidrada. 277. — The Emperor Louis II at Rome. 278. — Hilduin's insolent entry to S. Peter's. 279. — Lothair excommunicated. 279. — His sacrilegious communion and death. 280. — Political power of the Popes. 280. — Humility and disinterestedness of a great number of Pontiffs. 281. — The temple of Fortuna Virilis. 282. — Stephen V ; Pillage of the Later an. 284. — Pope Formosus: his trial after death. 286. — Decoration of churches. 287. — The Septizonium. 289. — The "tempi bassi." 290. — Saints in the ninth century. 290.; title: CHAPTER X.; title: Tenth Century. - Depravity of morals. 292. — Domination of Theodora and Marozia. 293. — Sergius III. 294. — John X. 295. — Revolt of Alberic. 297. — S. Maria-Aventina. 298. — S. Odo of Cluny at Rome: his life and virtues. 298 — 300. — Otho the Great crowned Emperor. 302. — Irregularities of John XII. 302. — Conventicle deposes the Pope; John drives out the intruded Leo VHI. 303. — S. Mayeul, S. Dunstan, and S. Udalric at Rome. 306. — S. Adalbert, of Prague. 307. — Tomb of Otho the Red at S. Peter's. 308. — Crescentius master of S. Angelo; he opposes the antipope Philagathus to Gregory V ; Philagathus is captured and mutilated. 309. — Death of Crescentius ; S. Romuald ; Penances given to princes in the middle ages. 311. — Sylvester II: his life and labours. 312. — First idea of the Crusades. 314. — S. Bartolomeo-in-Isola. 315. — History of S. Nilus of Rossano. 316. — Foundation of Grotta-Ferrata. 317. — Ruins of the temple of Jupiter Capitolinus. 319. — Aracoeli. 320. — Vision of Augustus ; Feast of Christmas at Aracoeli ; Sermon by children. 321. — Alarm of nations at the end of the tenth century. 322.; title: CHAPTER XI.; title: Eleventh Century. — Political state of Europe: royalty clergy, nobility. 324—326. — Penances. 327. — Intestine wars: Truce of God, refuges. 328. — General corruption; simony. 329. — Tomb of Sylvester II at the Lateran. 330. — Coronation of S. Henry and S. Cunegund. 330. — Chanting the Creed. 333. — Benedict VIII and the Saracens. 334. — Anarchy at Rome: S. Peter's is infested by brigands. 336. — S. Peter Damian denounces the luxurious lives of the clergy. 337. — Election of Leo IX. 338. — His efforts to reform the clergy. 340. — Hildebrand: his childhood and his character. 344. — Stephen IX. 346. — Nicholas II ; Rules for election of Popes. 347. — The Roman Cardinals. 348. — Berenger's condemnation. 349. — Alexander II. 350. — Rome besieged by Cadalous. 351. — Election of Gregory VII. 352. — . Character and life of Henry IV of Germany. 353. — Reforms by Gregory VII. 355. — Violences exercised against him. 357. — Henry attempts to depose him. 358. — Gregory deposes and excommunicates him. 359. — Canossa. 360. — The Countess Matilda. 362. — Siege and taking of Rome. 363. — Robert Wiscard. 364. — Death of S. Gregory VII ; his character. 366. — Misfortunes of Henry IV. 368. — King Robert at Rome. 369. — S. Odilon ; S. Hugo. 369. — Halinard ; Cardinal Humbert. 370. — The Kings Canute and Macbeth; S. Elfege. 371. — ASthelnoth and S. Anselm; the Empress Agnes. 372. — Peter the Hermit at the Coliseum. 373. — First Crusade; S. Peter's at the mercy of schismatics. 373—374. — Paschal II; S. Maria-del-Popolo. 374. — Renaissance of art; Churches of Monte Cassino, Cluny, etc. 375 —376. — Guido of Arezzo. 376. — Many saints on the throne ; All Soul's day. 377.; title: CHAPTER XII.; title: Twelfth Century. — Question of investitures. 378. — Paschal II: bis capture, captivity, and return to Rome. 382 — 383. — Death of Countess Mathilda; her donation to the Church. 385—386. — Violent scenes under the Pontificate of Gelasius II. 387. — Flight of Gelasius. 388. — Entry of Calixtus II into Rome. 389. — Peter of Leon. 392. — Innocent II and Lothair encamped on Mt. Aventine. 392. — S. Norbert; S. Bernard. 393. — Monastery of SS. Vincenzio-ed-Anastasio ; Scala Coeli. 394. — Republican unrest in Rome. 395. — Arnold of Brescia. 397. — Eugenius III: entrance into Rome, his character and antecedents. 398 — 400. — Death of Arnold of Brescia. 402. — Coronation of Frederick Barbarossa: struggle between the Romans and the Germans. 403. — Adrian IV. 403. — John of Salisbury at Rome. 404. — Election of Alexander III; schism and violence of Octavian. 405. — Alexander III and Frederick Barbarossa. 406. — Lombard League. 407. — Siege of Rome. 408. — Alexander III at Venice and Ferrara. 409. — Reconciliation of Pope and Emperor. 411. — Outrages under Lucius III. 413. — Destruction of Tusculum. 414. — Fall of Jerusalem; Albigeois. 414—415. — Coronation of Henry VI. 415. — Lepers; S. Lazaro-fuori-di-Porta-Angelica. 417. — Grand order of the Trinity; S. John ofMatha. 419. — Military orders. 420. — Catholicism at the head of social progress. 421. — Pine arts; cathedrals. 422. — Canonizations. 423. — Ceremonials at the enthronement of Pontiffs. 424—426.; title: CHAPTER XII.; title: Thirteenth Century. — Increasing power of the aristocracy. 427. — Great Roman families: Frangipani, Cenci, Annibaldi, Colonna, Orsini, Savelli, Cajetani, Conti. 428 — 430. — Innocent III: his election, character, and administration. 431 — 433. — Coronations of Peter II of Aragon and of Otho of Bavaria. 434 — 435. — Justice of Innocent III ; his charity and austerity. 435 — 437. — Foundation of the hospital of S. Spirito. 438. — Solemn procession. 439. — Fourth Lateran Council. 440. — Canons against the Patarines, Catharists, and Albigenses. 441. — Disciplinary canons. 443. — S. Dominic; S. Francis of Assisi. 443 — 448. — Character of the reign of Innocent III. 449. — Honorius III. 450. — Coronation of Pierre de Courtenay, Emperor of Constantinople. 451. — Coronation of Frederick II: his revolt against the Church and excommunication by Gregory IX. 452 — 453. — . Troubles at Rome. 455. — Innocent IV, deceived by Frederick, takes refuge at Genoa and then at Lyons. 456 — 457. — Deposition of Frederick. 457. — Siege of Parma; Death of Frederick. 458 — 459. — Death and obsequies of S. Clare. 459. — S. Rose of Viterbo. 460. — Flagellants. 461. — Brother John of Vicenza, S. Anthony, S. Bonaventure, S. Thomas Aquinas. 462 — 465. — Institution of the Feast of the Blessed Sacrament. 465. - Clement IV: his lofty character. 467. — Charles of Anjou at Rome. 469. — Conradin at Rome: pillage of some churches. 470. — Confraternity of the Gonfalone. 471. — Martin IV a Roman senator. 473. — S. Maria- in-Via; Palace of S. Sabina; Election of Nicholas IV; Mosaics in S. Maria Maggiore and the Lateran. 475. — Life of Pietro di Morone (Pope Celestine V). 477. Weakness of his administration. 478. — Boniface VIII : his character. 479—480. — War with the Colonna. 482 — 483. — S. Raymond Nonnatus, SS. Hyacinth and Ceslar, S. Raymond of Penafort. 484. — S. Louis of Toulouse at Rome. 485. — Great Jubilee of 1300. 486.; title: CHAPTER XIV.; title: Fourteenth Century. — Development of civilization. 489. — Fine arts : character of Christian architecture. 490. — Dante ; Petrarch. 490 — 491. — Dispute between Boniface VIII and Philippe le Bel: the Bull Unam JSanctam. 491. — The Pope arrested at Anagni. 492. — His deliverance and death. 493. — His character. 494. — His works at Rome. 496. — Clement V remains in France ; desolation of Italy and Rome. 496. — Conflagration of S. John Lateran. 497. — Coronation of the Emperor Henry of Luxembourg ; Organized tyranny in the Italian cities. 499. — Expedition of Louis of Bavaria ; Petrarch's grief. 500. — Louis of Bavaria at Rome. 501. — Louis pretends to depose the Pope : protestation of Giacomo Colonna. 503. — Intrusion of Pietro di Corbario. 504. — He leaves Rome: excesses following his departure. 505. — Col& di Rienzi: his character. 507. — Rienzi proclaimed tribune. 509. — Coronation of Rienzi; Petrarch's poem. 512. — Flight of Rienzi; Jubilee of 1350. 513. — Return of Rienzi. 515. — His death; Cardinal Albornoz. 516. — Urban V in Italy. 517. — He enters Rome. 518. — State and population of Rome at this period; Bull fight in the Coliseum. 519. — Invention of the heads of SS. Peter and Paul ; Blessing of the Golden Rose. 520. — Charles IV and John Palaiologos at Rome. 521. — Departure of Urban V. 522. — S. Brigit and S. Catherine of Sweden. 523 — 525. — S. Catherine of Siena. 525 — 527. — Gregory XI at Rome. 529. — His death. 530. — Election of Urban VI; his character. 531 — 532. — Great schism. 533 — 536. — Froissart quoted. 534 — 536. — Political constitution of Rome under Boniface IX. 537. — Rebellions. 538. — The White Penitents. 539. — The Angelus; S.Maria-di-Grotta- Pin ta. 540. — Consecration of the ancient temple of Vesta. 541. — Servites, Olivetains, Jesuats; Extension of the devotion to the Blessed Virgin. 542. — Foundation of La Sapienza. 543. — Petrarch's triumph. 544. — Progress of science; Celebrated miniature painters. 545. — Giotto's paintings at Rome. 546. — Works of Cavallini. 547. — S. Maria-dell'-Anima; National churches at Rome; Rome the living image of Christianity. 549.; title: Index of names. 550 — 571.