Pope Boniface VIII And His Times

By Louis Tosti and Eugene J. Donnelly

The book ""History of Pope Boniface VIII and His Times: With Notes and Documentary Evidence in Six Books"" is a comprehensive account of the life and times of Pope Boniface VIII, written by Don Louis Tosti. The book is divided into six parts, each covering a different aspect of Pope Boniface's life and career. The first part of the book covers Pope Boniface's early life and education, as well as his rise to power within the Catholic Church. The second part focuses on his papacy, including his efforts to reform the Church and his conflicts with secular rulers. The third part of the book examines the political and social context of Pope Boniface's reign, including the rise of the Italian city-states and the decline of the Holy Roman Empire. The fourth part explores the religious and cultural developments of the period, including the rise of the mendicant orders and the growth of humanism. The fifth part of the book provides a detailed account of the various controversies and conflicts that arose during Pope Boniface's papacy, including his conflicts with King Philip IV of France and the Knights Templar. The final part of the book includes a collection of primary sources and documentary evidence related to Pope Boniface's life and times. Overall, ""History of Pope Boniface VIII and His Times"" provides a detailed and engaging account of one of the most important figures in medieval European history, and sheds light on the political, social, and cultural developments of the period.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1432693506
• ISBN13: 9781432693503
• Release Date: June 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 568 Pages
• Weight: 1.81 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"