The Beginnings of the Temporal Sovereignty of the Popes, A.D. 754-1073

This history of the popes from 754 to 1073 traces the development of the papacy's temporal power and its role in shaping the political landscape of early medieval Europe. It was written by Arnold Harris Mathew and translated by L. Duchesne. This is a fascinating exploration of an important period in the history of the Catholic Church.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.