Popes, Institutions, and Society
by
Joëlle Rollo-Koster
Language: English
Release Date: August 20, 2015
With the arrival of Clement V in 1309, seven popes ruled the Western Church from Avignon until 1378. Joëlle Rollo-Koster traces the compelling story of the transplanted papacy in Avignon, the city the popes transformed into their capital. Through an engaging blend of political and social history,...