Hildebrandine Essays

Originally published in 1932, this book contains five essays on events during the reign of Pope Gregory VII, born Hildebrand of Sovana.

J. P. Whitney (Author)

9781107419254, Cambridge University Press

Paperback / softback, published 14 August 2014

206 pages
21.6 x 14 x 1.2 cm, 0.27 kg

Originally published in 1932, this book contains five essays on events during the reign of Pope Gregory VII, born Hildebrand of Sovana. Whitney also discusses the role played by Peter Damiani and Berengar of Tours in the dramatic political and religious events of the eleventh century. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in church history and the role of the papacy in European history.

1. Pope Gregory and the Hildebrandine ideal
2. Gregory VII
3. Peter Damiani and Humbert
4. Milan
5. Berengar of Tours.

Subject Areas: European history [HBJD]