A history of the Papacy covering the vital period from the Renaissance through the Counter Reformation to the period of the French Revolution. Its a broad survey analysing the influence of Papal power not only across Europe but the wider world also.

A.D Wright

General Editor's Preface
Preface
Chronological Table

1 Introduction

2 The Bishop of Rome

3 Metropolitan initiative and provincial reaction

4 Primatial leadership and Italian problems

5 Patriarchal authority in Western Europe and political obstacles

6 The Supreme Pontiff

7 'The Papal Prince'

8 Conclusion

Further Reading
Select Bibliography
Glossary
Map 1: Italy in 1564
Map 2: Political divisions during the eighteenth century
Index