Papal Government and England During the Pontificate of Honorius III (1216-1227)

by Jane E. Sayers

Book Overview

This study of the administrative 'revolution' of the thirteenth-century papacy investigates the background and career of Honorius III, who was deeply involved in the developing administration of Chamber and Chancery from the late twelfth century, and reveals a picture of evolution rather than revolution in the papal offices of state. Honorius's Chancery is subjected to a vigorous examination. Valuable appendices list all the known papal scribes and...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0521073316
• ISBN13: 9780521073318
• Release Date: August 2008
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Length: 312 Pages
• Weight: 0.88 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 5.5" x 8.5"