The Empire and the Papacy (Classicus Edition)

T.F. Tout

Maison d'édition: Classicus

Synopsis

The Empire and the Papacy, 918–1273 by T. F. Tout is a landmark work that explores the fierce contest for supremacy between the Holy Roman Emperors and the medieval Papacy. First published in 1909, this classic study traces the rise of the Ottonian dynasty, the dramatic Investiture Controversy, and the final clash between Frederick II and the papal power that shaped the fate of medieval Europe. With clear, engaging prose, Tout reveals how this prolonged struggle defined the political and spiritual landscape of Christendom for centuries to come. Tout’s balanced and accessible narrative examines both the ambitions of emperors seeking to consolidate authority and the Papacy’s efforts to assert moral and political leadership. He brings to life the tangled alliances, ideological battles, and human dramas that lay behind some of Europe’s most consequential conflicts. Readers will gain a vivid understanding of the complex forces—religious, social, and political—that forged European identity and shaped its institutional traditions. This Classicus edition offers T. F. Tout’s enduring study in a beautifully crafted volume designed for modern readers. Ideal for students, scholars, and anyone fascinated by medieval history, The Empire and the Papacy remains an essential introduction to the defining power struggle of the Middle Ages. Discover a compelling narrative that explains not only the rivalry of emperors and popes but the birth of Europe’s enduring balance of secular and spiritual authority.

Disponible depuis: 10/07/2025.

Sciences humaines et Humanités

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