The Medieval Papacy by Geoffrey Barraclough. 1st 1968. S/C. 216 pp.

Refreshingly original in judgment.

Thirty years of history of the medieval papacy based on extensive research in the Vatican Archives and other major manuscript libraries. New insights into how the Roman Church build up its authority and legal and administrative machinery at the cost of its spiritual leadership. With 100 illustrations, 24 in colour.

First published 1968 by Thames and Hudson, London. Condition: Good. Sellotape stains on first and last page. Binding solid.